Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded in 1727 AD by one of
the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai
Singh. The pink color was used at the time of making to create an impression
of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities - and repainted in 1876, during
the visit of the Prince of Wales. The city is best explored on foot and the
adventurous visitor willing to go into the inner lanes can discover a whole
new world not visible to the tourist-in-a-hurry.
Hawa
Mahal (Palace of Winds) adjoins the outside of the palace
wall. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal
is a remarkable structure which overlooks one of the main streets
and also provides some excellent views of the city. In the not-too-distant
past, ladies of the court found it convenient to watch the activities
on the streets below without being observed themselves.
Amber
Fort is one of the most magnificent destinations in Jaipur located on
the hills just outside Jaipur. It was commenced by Raja Man Singh in 1600
AD and then completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the eighteenth century. The fort
is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built
in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Sheesh
Mahal (Mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. It
also locates in itself large ramparts, terraces and pavilions. Gardens like
Dilaram Garden & Mohan Bari, which draw a leaf from the gardens that Mughals
laid, are also sights to behold. An elegant temple of Shila Mata is situated
inside the palace complex. The image of the Mother Goddess worshipped with
reverence by thousands of devotees every day was brought from Jessore in Lower
Bengal (Now in Bangladesh) by Raja Man Singh and installed here.
Jaigarh
Fort is an impregnable and un-approachable fort. The fort
was cleverly built to give its archers an advantage over their
targets. It is said that Raja Man Singh has buried huge treasures
in this bastion. The fort also houses the Jai Ban, the largest
cannon in Asia, which is supposed to have been test fired only
once.
Nahargarh Fort is located on the rugged Aravali Hills,
Nahargarh meaning abode of the tigers, was built by Jai Singh
to bolster the defence of Amber. The fort has uniquely a cluster
of 12 suits for queens and at the head is a suit for the Jai Singh
himself. It was named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose
spirit would destroy the construction and not allow it to progress
further. So by a tantrik prayer the spirit agreed to leave on
one condition that the fort be named after him.
Govind
Deo Ji Ka Mandir The presiding deity of Jaipur is Govindeoji,
Lord Krishna, who came from Vrindavan, before the city of Jaipur
was built. The temple is located between the Chandra Mahal and
the Badal Mahal, so that the rulers of the state could view the
temple from their residences. The temple attracts large number
of devotees specially on the Janamashtmi, the day of Lord Krishna’s
birth.
whole
new world not visible to the tourist-in-a-hurry.
Hawa
Mahal (Palace of Winds) adjoins the outside of the palace
wall. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal
is a remarkable structure which overlooks one of the main streets
and also provides some excellent views of the city. In the not-too-distant
past, ladies of the court found it convenient to watch the activities
on the streets below without being observed themselves.
Amber
Fort is one of the most magnificent destinations in Jaipur located on
the hills just outside Jaipur. It was commenced by Raja Man Singh in 1600
AD and then completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the eighteenth century. The fort
is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built
in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Sheesh
Mahal (Mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. It
also locates in itself large ramparts, terraces and pavilions. Gardens like
Dilaram Garden & Mohan Bari, which draw a leaf from the gardens that Mughals
laid, are also sights to behold. An elegant temple of Shila Mata is situated
inside the palace complex. The image of the Mother Goddess worshipped with
reverence by thousands of devotees every day was brought from Jessore in Lower
Bengal (Now in Bangladesh) by Raja Man Singh and installed 
Jaigarh
Fort is an impregnable and un-approachable fort. The fort
was cleverly built to give its archers an advantage over their
targets. It is said that Raja Man Singh has buried huge treasures
in this bastion. The fort also houses the Jai Ban, the largest
cannon in Asia, which is supposed to have been test fired only
once.
Nahargarh Fort is located on the rugged Aravali Hills,
Nahargarh meaning abode of the tigers, was built by Jai Singh
to bolster the defence of Amber. The fort has uniquely a cluster
of 12 suits for queens and at the head is a suit for the Jai Singh
himself. It was named Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose
spirit would destroy the construction and not allow it to progress
further. So by a tantrik prayer the spirit agreed to leave on
one condition that the fort be named after him.
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