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Description

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, India and is known as the "Pink City". It's famous for its architecture, bazaars, and forts, and is one of the three corners of the golden triangle of tourism in India, along with Delhi and Agra.

Here are some things to know about Jaipur:

History
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved the capital from Amber due to population growth and water scarcity. The city was planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya using principles of Vastu Shastra.

Color
The city is known for its pink buildings, which were painted that way in 1876 to welcome Queen Victoria of Britain. Pink is a symbol of hospitality.

Architecture
Jaipur is known for its straight-line planning and features a massive city wall and nine gates.

Attractions
Some of Jaipur's top attractions include the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Ram Bagh palace, and Nahargarh Fort.

Size
Jaipur is one of India's largest metropolitan areas and has experienced rapid population growth in recent years.

Transportation
Jaipur has air, rail, and road transportation.

Food
Jaipur is known for its affordable and tasty food.

Jawahar Circle
Jaipur has the largest circular park in Asia, the Jawahar Circle, which is 452 meters in diameter and 1420 meters in circumference