Jodhpur

FIG 2. The Desert of Upper Rajputana

Historical/Social Context: A princely state under indirect British rule. Known for extreme heat, aridity, and isolation. British officers stationed here were often far from major cities, medical care, and social life.The desert was seen by the British as a “hardship post,” a place where the empire demanded sacrifice.

This is another location mentioned as a spot where the Anglo-Indians would flee to avoid the hot summers of Ludlow. It's characterized by its mountains and cooler climate that would offer refuge from the heat of India that Anglo-Indians were not accustomed to.