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The Jaipur
Overview
Jaipur is the capital and the largest city of the
Indian state of Rajasthan in Western India. It was
founded on 18 November 1727 by Jai Singh II,the ruler
of Amer after whom the city is named.As of 2011,
the city has a population of 3.1 million, making it
the tenth most populous city in the country. Jaipur is
also known as the Pink City of India.
Jaipur is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the
Jantar Mantar and the Amer Fort.
The city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II,
the Raja of Amer who ruled from 1699 to 1743.
Under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya,
Jaipur was planned based on the principles of Vastu shastra
and Shilpa Shastra.
Jaipur is a standout amongst the most socially rich legacy
urban areas in India.
the city is named after Maharaja Jai Singh II who was the
primary organizer of this city.
During the rule of Sawai Ram Singh I, the city was painted
pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, in 1876.
Place Of
Interest
Jaipur is a major tourist destination in India forming a part of the Golden Triangle. Jaipur was ranked the 7th best place to visit in Asia. Jaipur ranked 1st among the Indian destination for the year. Visitor attractions include the Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort etc., Raj Mandir is a notable cinema hall in Jaipur.
