District Profile · Rajasthan
Jaipur
- 6,626,178
- Population
- 910
- Sex Ratio
- 75.51%
- Literacy
- Jaipur
- Region / Division
The 'Pink City', founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II on a rigorous grid plan and painted terracotta pink in 1876 for a royal visit. Anchored by Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar observatory; also a major gems-and-jewellery and handicrafts export hub, and Rajasthan's capital.
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