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We provide history of
Jaipur
with complete information about the birth of the city and its
appearance. Jaipur was born when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, a
Kacchawaha Rajput determined to build a majestic city that would
provide as the capital of his kingdom in Amber. The Mughals bestowed Jai
Singh with the title of Sawai that means 'the one who knows all'.
Jaipur
was the first city in
Rajasthan that acknowledged Mughal
presence and beat a political agreement with them.
Jaipur
is 260 km from Delhi
and 240 km from
Agra and forms the most chosen
tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital
city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis
but yet flavored strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to
surprise a traveler. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor
with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh,
Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials
of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.
Jaipur
is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer sovereign Sawai
Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). The decision to move out of his
hilltop capital Amer was also compelled by reasons of growing population
and paucity of water. Moreover in the early seventh century the power of
the great Mughals was dwindling with its aging Monarch Aurangzeb
and after several centuries of invasions the north was now quite and the
wealth of the kingdom had become greater than before. Seizing upon this
opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur
is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's strong grounding in
sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect Vidyadhar with a strong
instinct for planning.
The city of Jaipur was amongst the
first intended cities in India. Designed by a young Bengali architect,
Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, the city was a wonder of town planning
with divide sectors being earmarked for craftsmen and merchants. The
history and period of
Jaipur are extremely tangled with
the stories of royal princes and princesses, with grand Mughals. Jaipur
history stands with it many spiritual details and facts that make it
rather more attractive for travelers and tourists from all over the
world.
Most Popular Attractions In
Jaipur
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Hawa Mahal
Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal', Palace of the Wind, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. |
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Jaigarh Fort
Also known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by
Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years.
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Jantar Mantar
At the entrance to the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya' of
Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical astronomer in India. |
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Birla Mandir
Dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan Temple, the Birla
Temple at Jaipur is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a
hill.
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