Jaipur

Jaipur

Jaipur. the capital of the Indian state Rajasthan was founded by Jai Singh II in 1727. The city name Jaipur was named after him. He was the ruler of Amer and decided to shift the capital from Amer, from Jaipur to accommodate the growing population and also the increasing scarcity of water. While planning the layout of Jaipur, he consulted several books on architecture and architects. By taking the guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur was planned based on the principles of Vastu shastra and Shilpa Shastra. The city construction began in 1726 and it took near about four years to complete the roads, offices and palaces. The city was mainly divided into nine blocks. Two of them contained the state buildings and palaces, with the remaining seven were allotted to the public. Large barricades were built, pierced by seven fortified gates. Jaipur is outstanding amongst the most culturally rich tradition urban areas in India. Jaipur is also known as “the Pink City”.

Tourist Places in Jaipur to visit :

1. Hawa Mahal :

The enormous monument of Hawa Mahal stands at the crossing of the main road in Jaipur, Badi Chaupad. It is also regarded as the signature building of the city and was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. Hawa Mahal derives its name from its unique structure, which is a mesh of small windows that allowed cool wind to enter the palace and hence kept the palace comfortable during the hot summer months. The main reason behind the palace's construction was to allow the women of the royal house to observe the festivities on the streets being unseen from the outside. Hawa Mahal in english means "Palace of winds") is a palace in Jaipur, it is named so because it was mainly a high screen wall built for the women so that they can observe the festivals unseen form outside. Hawa Mahal is constructed of pink and red sandstone. The palace is located on the corner of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the chambers. The Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. He was inspired by unique structure of Khetri Mahal and he built the historical Hawa Mahal.

2. City Palace :

The City Palace is one of the most famous tourist attractions in the city Jaipur. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during the period of 1729 to 1732, the enormous complex of the palace engaged one seventh of the walled city. The grand complex of the palace was used to be the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The palace was divided into series of courtyards, buildings and gardens along with the Chandra Mahal and the Mubarak Mahal and other palaces. This Mahal is now a museum but the big part of it is still the royal residence. The museum advertises various  handcrafted products and other things that belong to the royal heritage of the City Palace. It is a historical importance structure and a memory of the past. Two architects, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who was the chief architect in the royal court and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, was a keen architectural enthusiast who are credited for the best layout of the city.

3. Amer Fort :  

Amer Fort (also known as Amber Fort) is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan. Amer named after a town Amer with an area of 4 sq. kms. located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is located high on Aravali hill, it is the main tourist attraction in Jaipur as it forms a beautiful reflection across the Maotha Lake. Amer town was originally built by Meenas, and later was ruled by Raja Man Singh. It is an architectural masterpiece with a significant reference in the Indian history. It is visited by over five thousand tourists daily. This Fort is clad in pink and yellow sandstone and is also a part of an extensive complex. The Fort gives a memorising view from the bottom of the hill when it is lit up every evening. It was built by Man Singh who was one of the most trusted general of Akhbar, who had a huge impact on the Indian politics and society in the sixteenth century. Amber Fort or Amer Fort as it is mainly referred is  photographer's paradise.

4. Nahargarh Fort :

Nahargarh Fort is located at the corner of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur. This Fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1734. The fort was basically named as Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which also means 'abode of tigers'. The famous belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and hamper the construction of the fort. His spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory in the fort, which became known by his name. It is embellished with soft carvings and stonework The Nahargarh Fort is an indestructible fortification that stood as the strong defence of Jaipur city together with its two neighbouring forts, Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The Nahargarh Fort is known for its extended wall which connects it to Jaigarh Fort. The main attractions in the premises of the Nahargarh fort is the Madhavendra Bhavan, which is a big hall designed with tricky murals and adhesive work.