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| Jaipur the ‘Pink City’ as it is popularly known is the bustling capital of Rajasthan. The city retains its old self, at the same time it is moving fast as a modern city. You can see extreme contrast on the streets of Jaipur. On one side you have cars, buses and motorbikes, on the other side you can see camel carts. |
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| Old City (Pink City) |
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| It was during the reign of Maharaja Ram Singh that the city was painted pink and has been like that since then. The old city has a number of gates and is partially encircled by walls. The major landmark in this town is Iswart Minar Swarga Sal, near the Tripoli Gate, which over looks the city. |
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| City Palace Complex |
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| This palace is in the centre of the city and is divided into gardens, courtyards and buildings. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh. Just in front of the palace is the Mubarak Mahal/ Welcome palace which was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II as a reception to receive his guests. Other places of interest include the Diwan-E-khas/hall of private audience and Diwan-i-am/hall of public audience and the peacock gate. There is also the Maharaja Sawai Singh II 's museum. |
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