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Jaipur with its rich and colourful history, resplendent with tales of valour and
art and architectural marvels is a must-see for most
tourists. The
pink colour, which gives the city its popular name, was
used at the time of its making to create an impression
of the red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities. It is a bustling capital city with all the trappings of a growing
metropolis, yet it retains an old world charm. A
heritage city today, one has to experience the flavours
and ambience of Jaipur in order to fully appreciate it. It is one of the best-planned cities of pre modern times and was built according
to the principles of Hindu architectural theory. The
city along with its colurful bazaars has a range of
historical places of tourist interest..
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PRIME SITES
IN JAIPUR
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Amber
Fort: 11 Kms from Jaipur, lies Amber
(pronounced Amer) Fort, once the capital of the
ruling Kachhawa clan of the princely state.
Built using red sandstone and marble, the Fort
blends Mughal and Rajput architecture. Set
amidst the rugged Aravalli hills, the Fort has
an interesting archaeological history. The tough
fortified exterior that once kept enemies at
bay, and a delicate artistic interior,
resplendent with paintings, carvings and mirror
settings makes the Fort a visual delight.
Although the structure is today known as Amber
fort, the complex was initially a Palace Complex
that housed the royal family, a temple and the
Diwan-I-Aam or Hall of Public Audiences. The
Fort can be explored entirely by foot or by
taking an elephant ride up to the palace
courtyard.
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Nahargarh
For:: is a classic example of fort architecture that was built to add to the defense of Amber, the erstwhile capital of the
Kachachwahas. The Fort that includes structures contributed by three kings offers a picturesque view of Jaipur. The royal retreat for queens and a venue for shooting parties of the royalty, the palatial duck blind in the lake was used as a personal treasury for many years.
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City
Palace: The City Palace located at the heart of the city best exemplifies the cultural legacy of the royal past. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. While a part of the palace is still occupied by the royal family, there are sections open to visitors. The Mubarak Mahal or Palace of Reception houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum. There are displays of regal costumes that include exquisite and precious fabrics, rich embroidery and the voluminous clothes worn by the giant Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, who ruled ruled from 1750 to 1768. The Maharanis Palace interestingly, has a weaponry section with displays dating as far back as the 15th century in a remarkable state of preservation. The Diwan-I-Aam and Diwan-I-Khas have exhibits of ancient handwritten manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, miniature paintings and two of the world's largest sterling silver vessels that were made for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to carry water from River Ganga to drink on his voyage to England.
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A
view of Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.
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Jantar-Mantar:
The famous Jantar Mantar one of the five observatories in India.
'Jantar-Mantar' in Sanskrit means, 'Magical Device'. For the founder of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh, Astronomy was a passion that prompted him to create complex astronomical instruments with the help of skilled workers. The enormous stone devices are comparable with the most sophisticated instruments of the modern day. The Brihat Samrat Yantra Sundial, an imposing yellow edifice that helps in the calculation of local time as its shadow moves up to 4 m in an hour is a striking example of the precision, size and architectural perfection of these instruments. |
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A
view of the Amber Fort, Jaipur.
A inside view of Nahargarh Fort Palace, Jaipur.
A
view of the Chandar Mahal of City Palace, jaipur.
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A
side view of Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
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Jaigarh Fort: on the hills above the Amber Palace complex offers a stunning view of the foothills of the Aravalli range. Along with the Nahargarh and Amber Fort it added to the defense ring. Immense underground water-storage tanks, a medieval canon foundry and an impressive collection of medieval cannons including the Jaivana reputed to be the world's largest cannon on wheels are worth seeing.
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Hawa
Mahal: Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is perhaps the best-known landmark and the signature monument of Jaipur. The five storeyed façade with its pink-latticed jharokhas or windows that lend the monument its name, best represents Rajput architecture. It was built for the ladies of the royal household to allow them to watch the colorful bazaars and processions going across the city while maintaining their tradition of being veiled. |
A
outside view of Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
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