Situated in the Indian State of Rajasthan , The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone and is crowned by the ancient Jaisalmer Fort. This fort contains a royal palace and several ornate Jain temples. The town lies in the heart of the Thar Desert (the Great Indian Desert)
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