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[[File:Amerpalace.jpg|thumb|300px|The present [[Amer Fort]] was built in 1592 during the reign of [[Raja Man Singh]] and was expanded by his successor [[Jai Singh I]]. It was designated a [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]] in 2013.]] |
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[[File:Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds and the Principal Street, c. 1875.jpg|thumb|Hawa Mahal, and the Principal Street of Jaipur, c. 1875]] |
[[File:Jaipur, Hawa Mahal, Palace of the Winds and the Principal Street, c. 1875.jpg|thumb|Hawa Mahal, and the Principal Street of Jaipur, c. 1875]] |
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[[File:1907 Chanpori Gate.jpg|thumb|Jaipur, 1907.]] |
[[File:1907 Chanpori Gate.jpg|thumb|Jaipur, 1907.]] |
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'''Jaipur''' the capital of [[Rajasthan]] state in [[India]] was founded in 1727 by Maharaj Jai Singh II,<ref name=EB1911/> who ruled [[Jaipur State]] from 1699–1744 |
'''Jaipur,''' the capital of [[Rajasthan]] state in [[India]], was founded in 1727 by [[Sawai Jai Singh|Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II]],<ref name=EB1911/> who ruled [[Jaipur State]] from 1699–1744. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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[[Jai Singh II|Jai Singh]] was keen on the ''security'' aspect of the City because of |
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foreign threats towards northern India. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ahjoya |date=2023-06-21 |title=Jaipur Uncover with Joya Holiday, let's Plan #1 Trip With Us |url=https://joyaholiday.com/jaipur-uncover-plan-a-trip-with-joya-holiday-trip/ |access-date=2023-07-11 |language=en-US}}</ref> Being a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from [[Vidyadhar Bhattacharya]], a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him to design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King. |
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With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of [[Vastu Shastra]]. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates. |
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of [[Vastu Shastra]]. The city was divided into nine blocks,<ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Jaipur |url=https://urban.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/udh/jaipur-nagar-nigam/en/about-jaipur/history-of-jaipur.html#:~:text=Jaipur%20gets%20its%20name%20from,Singh%20Had%20a%20good%20education. |access-date=2023-07-11 |website=urban.rajasthan.gov.in |language=en}}</ref> out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates. |
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According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him and after that Jaipur was titled ‘Pink City’. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. |
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him and after that Jaipur was titled ‘Pink City’. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. |
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In the 19th century the city grew rapidly and became prosperous; by 1900 it had a population of 160,000. The city's wide [[boulevard]]s were paved and lit with [[gas]]. The city had several [[hospital]]s. Its chief [[industries]] were in [[metal]]s and [[marble]], fostered by a [[school |
In the 19th century the city grew rapidly and became prosperous; by 1900 it had a population of 160,000. The city's wide [[boulevard]]s were paved and lit with [[Coal gas|gas]]. The city had several [[hospital]]s. Its chief [[industry (economics)|industries]] were in [[metal]]s and [[marble]], fostered by a [[school of art]] founded in 1868.<ref name=EB1911>{{cite EB1911 |wstitle=Jaipur |volume=15 |pages=128–129}}</ref> The city also had three [[college]]s, including a [[Sanskrit]] [[college]] (1865) and a girls' school (1867) initiated under the reign of the enigmatic Maharaja Sawai [[Ram Singh II]].<ref>sir jadunath sarkar</ref> |
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After Independence, various princely states of Rajasthan were integrated back into India. Post Independence Jaipur was made the capital of the state of Rajasthan in the year 1956. |
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<ref>sir jadunath sarkar</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 23:16, 7 January 2025
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India, was founded in 1727 by Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II,[1] who ruled Jaipur State from 1699–1744. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur.
Overview
[edit]Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the City because of foreign threats towards northern India. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city.[2] Being a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him to design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Vastu Shastra. The city was divided into nine blocks,[3] out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him and after that Jaipur was titled ‘Pink City’. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city.
In the 19th century the city grew rapidly and became prosperous; by 1900 it had a population of 160,000. The city's wide boulevards were paved and lit with gas. The city had several hospitals. Its chief industries were in metals and marble, fostered by a school of art founded in 1868.[1] The city also had three colleges, including a Sanskrit college (1865) and a girls' school (1867) initiated under the reign of the enigmatic Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II.[4]
After Independence, various princely states of Rajasthan were integrated back into India. Post Independence Jaipur was made the capital of the state of Rajasthan in the year 1956.
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[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 15 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 128–129.
- ^ ahjoya (21 June 2023). "Jaipur Uncover with Joya Holiday, let's Plan #1 Trip With Us". Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "History of Jaipur". urban.rajasthan.gov.in. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ sir jadunath sarkar
- "Jaipur City (or Jainagar)". The Imperial Gazetteer of India. 1909. pp. 399–402.
- "Jaipur State". The Imperial Gazetteer of India. 1909. pp. 382–399.
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