Jaipur is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and Dr. C.V. Raman called it the Island of Glory. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. Jaipur was founded in 1727 by the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amer, after whom the city is named.

 

Jaipur was one of the earliest planned cities of modern India, designed by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. The construction of the city, Jaipur started in 1727 and it took around 4 years for the completion of the major palaces and roads. Principles of Vastu Shastra were greatly followed while designing the city.

In 1878, Prince of Wales visited Jaipur city. The whole city was painted with Pink colour to welcome the prince. Since then, the name “Pink City” came into existence. Continuing the trend and keeping the charm of the historic era, all the state buildings and historical places of Jaipur city are painted with Pink colour.

Jaipur city is famous for its architecture and rich culture, enough to attract the tourists from different parts of the globe.

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