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9th November, 2021<\/sub><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan combines ancient history with a metropolis. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. When we talk about Planned city, the first name that comes to our mind is Chandigarh, but you will be surprised to know that it was Jaipur. in 1876, the Prince of Wales visited India on a tour. Since the colour pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jaipur traces back its origins to 1727 when it was established by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amber. He shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n