Question 1

How much time is required to visit Bada Bagh Jaisalmer?

Accepted Answer

You just need an hour or so to explore each and every corner of Jaisalmer’s Bada Bagh. The researchers, photographers, and historians may take a bit longer as the site is a pure delight for all of them.

Question 2

What is the unique architectural feature of Bada Bagh?

Accepted Answer

Bada Bagh is all about wonderfully engineered Chhatris and the cenotaphs constructed as a commemorate to the valuable contributions of the numerous kings and queens that marked their presence in the Bhatti dynasty.

Question 3

When was Bada Bagh built?

Accepted Answer

The construction work for Bada Bagh began somewhere around the 17th century and continued until the dusk of the 20th century. However, the construction of Chhatris started only after the death of the Bhatti dynasty ruler Maharaja Maharawal Jai Singh II, who passed away on 21st September in the year 1743. After that, in remembrance of every king and queen of the Bhatti dynasty, a new cenotaph or Chattri was constructed, which continued until the unfortunate demise of one of their princes in the 20th century.

Question 4

Who built Bada Bagh?

Accepted Answer

The task of constructing the Bada Bagh was assigned to the then ruler of Jaisalmer – Maharaja Maharawal Jai Singh II. He initiated the work of building a dam here to serve as a water reserve for the regions nearby. This waterbody helped him to resolve many local water questions and quench the thirst of the people of his kingdom. The present cenotaphs and the Chattris that mark their presence there at the Bada Bagh were constructed only after the sad and unfortunate demise of Maharaja Maharawal Jai Singh II. This tradition was started by his son to valor his contribution as a ruler and was discontinued in the 20th century due to an unexpected and mysterious death in the Royal Family.