Rajasthan Tourism
world, which is recognized as a world heritage site by UNESCO and is located in Jaipur near the City Palace. It was built between 1727 and 1733 by Raja Sawai Jai Singh and includes 19 instruments of stone and brass used for the observation of heavenly bodies.
The layout of the building is based on the Ptolemaic system of astronomy, which employs three systems of celestial coordinates: horizon-zenith, equatorial, and ecliptic. Also notable is the fact that Jantar Mantar houses the largest sundial in the world.
A Jantar Mantar is one such observatory in a chain of five built across the country in cities like Ujjain, Varanasi, and Mathura, New Delhi. The spectators are treated every evening with a fascinating light and sound show.
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Hawa Mahal, also known as ‘Palace of Winds’ is a red and pink sandstone intriguing architecture sort of a Palace nestled in the Jaipur City of Rajasthan.
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Amber Fort is named after a town called Amer and it is perched at a hilltop that offers striking vistas of the surroundings.
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Albert Hall Museum also goes by the name Government Central Museum, is said to be the newest museums of Rajasthan state.
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Nahargarh Fort, sprawled at the edge of Aravalli Hills, was built dated back in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The fort feature murals and offers a stunning backdrop of Jaipur City.
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The City Palace is a masterpiece of a complex in terms of its Rajasthani architecture. Founded dated back in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Singh II, was the abode of ruling royal families.
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Jantar Mantar which means ‘Calculation Instrument’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built dated back in the 18th century yet again by Maharaja Sawai Singh II.
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