Jaipur facts |
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Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Being a brainchild of the maharaja, he took special interest in the designing planning and execution works of Jaipur. The city has been divided into nine blocks of which two are kept for the City Palace Complex and other state buildings, whereas the other seven blocks were earmarked for the public. The city was encircled by the city wall, which opened at seven gates or darwazas. In 1728 maharaja jai Singh II built the remarkable observatory, which is still one of Jaipur's main attractions.
Jaipur is a great city and this is testified by the structures in Jaipur. Palaces, luxury hotels and havelis present the splendour of living. It is considered as the oldest planned city in India. It took four years to complete the construction of the city.
| Area: |
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200.4 sq. km. |
| Geographic Location |
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Jaipur is located at 26.92 degrees N and 75.82 degrees E. |
| Altitude: |
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431 m above sea level. |
| Climate: |
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Three main seasons - summer, monsoon and winter. |
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Summers (March to June) |
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Winters (November-February) |
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Monsoon (July-September) |
| Maximum Temperature: |
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45 degree centigrade |
| Minimum Temperature: |
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5 degree centigrade |
| Rainfall: |
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556 mm |
| Languages: |
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Rajasthani, Hindi and English. |
| Religion: |
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Hinduism is the major Religion observed here. Other religions
include Islam, Jainism, Sikhism and Christianity. |
| Best Time to Visit: |
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Winters |
| STD Code: |
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0141 |
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