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The capital of Rajasthan is one of the ideal places to start the discovery of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a young city which would be around 3 centuries old. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachchawaha dynasty. Like all Rajput kings, Kachchawahas claim to be the descendants of Shri Ram of Ramayana. It is the only city in the world symbolising the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors sub dividing it according to the principals laid down in the 'Shilpa Shastra'. and ancient indian architecture.
Gaitore
Gaitore is the final resting place of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Here one can see the cenotaps of the Maharajas with somewhat umbrella shaped memorials.
Galtaji
Galtaji is a popular pilgrimage spot which is situated on a hill full of spires and peaks. The temples on the hill are very old and there is also a sun temple which is located on the highest point of the hill.
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Govind Devji Temple
The temple is part of the City Palace. The royal family highly revers this Krishna temple.
Jaigarh
This place became famous when rumours of buried treasure came up. This place was then defended by the Mina tribesmen in the Kachchawaha army. The fort here is very old but was renovated in the 16th century.
Jai Mahal
Jai Mahal is a tiny palace which is loated in the middle of a small lake. It was once supposed to be the hunting lodge of the kings. It cannot be reached just seen from the banks of the lake.
Nahargarh
One of the three hilltop forts that gurd Jaipur, the other mentioned earlier Jaigarh is in a ruined state. It was used by the Royal family as picnics.
Jaleb Chowk
It is once a attendance court where sttendants, elephants, horses etc were collected before their procession.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
As the name suggests the Sisodia Rani ka Bagh was meant one of the queens of Udaipur to lay down her home sickness. It has pavilions ith channels of water running through. The royals used it as the summer gardens.
Sargasuli
It is a tower which was built by Maharaja Ishwari Singh to commemorate the victory of a battle.
Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Is a new temple built now whcih is made of marble and looks very beautiful
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Destinations in Rajasthan