Lodhruva
Lodrawa
Lodurva, Lodarva or Laudrava | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Jaisalmer |
| Founded | 8th century CE |
| Founded by | Rawal Deoraj |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi, Rajasthani |
Lodrawa (aka Lodurva, Lodarva or Laudrava) is a village in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, India. It is located 15 kilometers to the north-west of Jaisalmer. Lodrawa was the ancient capital of the Bhati Rajputs until Rawal Jaisal founded the Jaisalmer state and moved the capital to Jaisalmer in 1156 CE. According to historical sources, the city was originally under the control of the Lodhi Rajputs, also referred to as the Lodra /Lodha/Lodh Rajputs.