Jalor, also known as Jalore, is a city in Rajasthan state of western India. It is the administrative headquarters of Jalor District.Jalor District is a district of Rajasthan state in western India.
The district is bounded on the northwest by Barmer District, on the northeast by Pali District, on the southeast by Sirohi District, and by Banaskantha District of Gujarat state on the southwest.
In ancient times Jalore was known as Jabalipura-named after a saint .The town was also known as Suvarngiri or Songir , the Golden Mount ,on which the fort stands. During the reign of Kanhad Dev Songara Jalor was attacked and destroyed in 1311 by Ala ud din Khilji, Sultan of Delhi.Kanhad Dev Songara and his son Viramdeo Songira died defending .
Jalor later became part of the Marwar kingdom, ruled by the Rathore Rajput clan. The muslim rulers of Palanpur in Gujarat ruled Jalor in the 16th century, and it became part of the Mughal empire after Emperor Akbar conquered Gujarat.
Visitor attractions of Jalore: -
Jalore Fort, The Jain temples dating back to the eighth century and dedicated to Adinatha,Mahavira,Parsvanatha and Shantinath, Top Khana, Mosque of Malik Shah
Saint Jallindernath Maharaj Shrine
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