Jodhpur is a historic city and was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathores clan of Rajputs. The city is famous for its palaces, forts, Havelis, culture, tradition, and temples. Car rentals in Jodhpur, Jodhpur Taxi hire, Cab in Jodhpur. It is also known as The Sun city since the sun shines very brightly almost every day of the year. The city is also on the edge of the Thar desert. Jodhpur is also known as the Blue City, as most houses in the old city are shades of blue. The old city is surrounded by a wall with 8 gates of entrances.