Jaipur is the land swathed in beauty. There are numerous instances where Jaipur's intricate beauty can be seen and admired by all. Right from the teeming bazaars to the architectural delights, the city has it all. In fact, one can beautifully enjoy the royal hospitality of Jaipur along with the colourful culture of the city. All this and much more is the part of this pink city.
The entry point to Rajasthan, Jaipur echoes history in every sense. Even the name of Jaipur in Hindi symbolizes as city of victory. If we go by the name only, the location has remnants of victorious legacy in the form of architectural marvels. Found by Maharaja Sawai Singh II, a Kachwaha Rajput in 1727, Jaipur was the first planned city of India. It is often said that the king himself took great interest in planning and designing this city. He even consulted several texts on architecture and talked to many architects before making its layout. The king also followed the principles of Vastu Shashtra, the Indian science of design and construction.
His earlier capital, Amber was suffering from water scarcity and burden of growing population. Therefore, Jaipur was the answer to all the problems this Kachwaha kingdom was facing. The king also was greatly involved in the construction of the city. He divided the land area into nine blocks, out of which two were dedicated for stately buildings and palaces and the remaining seven were assigned for public. For the city's security, huge gates and fortifications were installed.
The pink city's architectural legacy still continues over 300 years of its history. Certainly, it has that splendid charisma that attracts tourists from all over the world. The history still lingers in the form of elegant monuments, forts and palaces.
The Hawa Mahal or the palace of the wind is certainly the known landmark of the city. Built by King Sawai Pratap Singh, this five storey building is the latticed structure meant for ladies of the royal household. From the honeycombed windows, the ladies of the royal household observed the everyday life, processions of the city in their comfort zone.
Next splendid attraction in the heart of this fortified city is the City Palace. As the name suggests, it was the home of Jaipur's founder, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. With this complex, he displayed the scintillating legacy and farsightedness in terms of architectural vision. The palace is based on an aesthetic blend of Rajput and Mughal influences and certainly expresses the vibrance and beautiful appeal of the royal era. Modern day City Palace complex features a series of courtyards, buildings and gardens. There is a heritage museum in the complex where precincts of the royal intrigue are displayed. One can find the larger than life royal robes, thrones, fabrics, swords and shields used in the iconic battles here.
Such is the historical essence of Jaipur that fascinates, intrigues and interests every traveller. The perceptions of tourists may differ, but the elegant hospitality and special experiences remain the same in jovial Jaipur.
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