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.
