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The Lodurva Jain Temple Complex is located 15 kms from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. The Complex was originally built in the 12th century when Lodurva was the capital of the Bhatti Rajputs who rule this area at the time. Being strategically located on the Silk Road, this ancient village prospered but was also a target. The temple and the town were ransacked several times by Mahmud of Ghazni and Mohammad Ghori. This forced the Battis to found Jaisalmer, the city fort atop Trikuta Hill and moved their capital there. Lodurva became completely deserted and was covered by the desert sand. In the 1970’s this temple complex was uncovered and rebuilt. In 2000’s additional renovations brought it back to its original unusual beauty.
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The Lodurva Jain Temple Complex is located 15 kms from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. The Complex was originally built in the 12th century when Lodurva was the capital of the Bhatti Rajputs who rule this area at the time. Being strategically located on the Silk Road, this ancient village prospered but was also a target. The temple and the town were ransacked several times by Mahmud of Ghazni and Mohammad Ghori. This forced the Battis to found Jaisalmer, the city fort atop Trikuta Hill and moved their capital there. Lodurva became completely deserted and was covered by the desert sand. In the 1970’s this temple complex was uncovered and rebuilt. In 2000’s additional renovations brought it back to its original unusual beauty.