The Jaswant Thada is a peculiar monument to death. The son of the Maharaja Jaswant Singh II built this in memorial of his father. However, the son was unable to follow a family tradition of ever larger and more impressive memorials because inefficient and incapable administration (as we were told) of the kingdom had drained it of the financing necessary to build a more fantastic one. It was small, but still had features that were delicate and unique. Some stones are so thin and highly polished that the sunlight illuminates them, causing a warm glow inside. Also, the building has wonderful views over the city and of the fort. Our guide, Mr. Jodhpurs, was happy to explain it all.
