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Historians say
CNBC: areas 'once marked as living quarters for people, and their families, WHO SERVED THE CITY'S ROYAL COURT. Centuries later, the fort is STILL HOME TO THE DESCENDANTS OF THOSE FAMILIES.' Described elsewhere as Brahmins, Rajputs, Jain traders and artisans. Numbers vary from 2,000 to 5,000; Wikipedia gives 'about a quarter of Jaisalmer's population'.