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Jaipur the capital city of the northern
Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the most vibrant and
colorful cities of India. Famous for its strikingly beautiful
culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the
glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city
which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that
most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains
the only city in the world that symbolizes the nine divisions
of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is
for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular
tourist circuit "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.
Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja
Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744.
Being a brainchild of the maharaja, he took special interest
in the designing planning and execution works of Jaipur.
Among all the states of erstwhile princely India, Rajputana
is undoubtedly the one with the most martial record - warring
factions locked in deadly warfare, thousands of royal ladies
consigning themselves to flames preferring death to dishonor.
In this land, towering forts were built as much for ostentation
as for intimidating the enemy; and desperate battles were
fought by rulers who were great patrons of the arts. The
city of Jaipur is the prime example of the culture and traditions
of this region. The royal city of Jaipur owes its name to
the founder of the city. It was Great Warrior King Sawai
Jai Singh II (1693-1743) who laid the foundation of the
city in 1627. He was one of the few kings of his time having
a keen eye for details and a very good scientific temper.
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