Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha and is one of the three important points of the famous desert triangle of indian-tourism. Today it is one of the leading centers for wood, cattle, camels, salt and agricultural crops. It is also known for its leather work, spices, jutis (light and brightly decorated camel skin sandals) and mawa kachoris (sweet filled with a thickened milk ). Places of interest accessible from Jodhpur are Meharangarh fort,Jaswant thada, Girdikot, Mandore and Kailana lake.