{"id":5721,"date":"2018-11-19T17:47:30","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T12:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/?p=5721"},"modified":"2018-11-19T18:27:38","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T12:57:38","slug":"happy-birthday-to-jaipur-9-facts-you-should-know-as-pink-city-turns-291","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/happy-birthday-to-jaipur-9-facts-you-should-know-as-pink-city-turns-291\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy birthday to Jaipur: 9 facts you should know as Pink City turns 291"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jaipur: Jaipur has turned 291-year-old on November 18, 2018. The Foundation Day of Jaipur was celebrated on Sunday. Several cultural programs in the form of dance, music, and ceremonies were organized at different places.<br \/>\nOn the occasion of the Foundation Day, let\u2019s take a look at some interesting facts about Jaipur:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Jaipur is actually the first planned city of the country.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maharaja Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, an architect from Bengal to help in designing the city\u2019s architecture. As per the principles of Vaastu Shastra, the city was divided into 9 blocks out of which two consisted of the state buildings and palaces while the remaining seven were allotted to the public. Seven strong gates around the city were built to ensure the security. To serve the aim of military objective, Jaigarh and Nahargarh fort were built.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nahargarh-fort-jaipur35463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nahargarh-fort-jaipur35463.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Nahargarh-fort-jaipur35463-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Maharaja Jai Singh II founded the city in 1727<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jaipur\u2019s Foundation day is celebrated on November 18 every year. Maharaja Jai Singh II shifted his capital from Amer to Jaipur due to several complications and founded Jaipur on November 18 in 1727. The name \u2018Jaipur\u2019 derived from Maharaja Jaisingh\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5730 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-turns-291-foundation-day53435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-turns-291-foundation-day53435.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-turns-291-foundation-day53435-300x182.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. The construction of the city took 4 years to complete<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As Jaipur is the first planed city, it took architectures and experts a huge amount of time to build the city as per plan. Finally, several areas of Jaipur were built within four years after the foundation by Maharaja Jai Singh II<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5724 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/albert-hall-jaipur52435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/albert-hall-jaipur52435.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/albert-hall-jaipur52435-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. The name \u2018Pink City\u2019 was derived after the city was painted pink as a gesture to welcome England queen Elizabeth and prince of whales in 1876<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maharaja Sawai Mansingh ordered to paint the city with pink color as a gesture to welcome England\u2019s Queen Elizabeth and Prince of Whales Yuvraj Albert in 1876. Since then, Jaipur got the name as Pink City.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5722 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ajmeri-gate-jaipur5275876.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ajmeri-gate-jaipur5275876.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Ajmeri-gate-jaipur5275876-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Jaipur ranked on 10th position in population in the world<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the census report of 2011, Jaipur was placed at number \u2013 10 in the list of most populated cities of the world. Jaipur is also called Paris of India.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3560\" style=\"width: 609px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3560\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/man-sagar-lake-in-jaipur.jpg\" alt=\"man sagar lake in jaipur\" width=\"599\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/man-sagar-lake-in-jaipur.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/man-sagar-lake-in-jaipur-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>6. Jaipur is included in the \u2018Indian Golden Triangle\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indian Golden Triangle is a triangle of cities made on India\u2019s map for Indian and international tourists. It comprises of three cities including Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. These three cities are must visit for any tourists who come to India.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5729 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-foundation-day53435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-foundation-day53435.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/jaipur-foundation-day53435-300x175.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Amer was the capital city of Rajasthan before Jaipur.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Maharaja Jai Singh II served as the ruler of Amber from 1699 to 1744. Maharaja Jai Singh\u2019s father, Bishan Singh died when he was just 11-year-old. Jai Singh II had to take over the throne at the age of 11. Jai Singh II built his capital around the Amber Fort.<br \/>\nWith the emerging population of Amber, the water scarcity also increased. After several issues, Jai Singh II decided to build the new planned city.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5726 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Elephant-ride-at-jaipur-amber6753425.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Elephant-ride-at-jaipur-amber6753425.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Elephant-ride-at-jaipur-amber6753425-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Chandra Mahal was the first ever construction after the foundation of Jaipur<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to some history writers, the foundation of the city started from Talkatora whether some others say it was laid from Brahmapuri. After the foundation of Jaipur, the first ever construction in the city was Chandra Mahal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Jaipur\u2019s architecture was considered the most advanced in the entire Indian subcontinent.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A more secure and well-planned city needed to be built due to the frequent battles against the Maratha Empire at the historical times in Amber. Jai Singh II decided to construct the city, Jaipur with most advanced architecture. The modern city plan of Jaipur was revised in 1935 and the first modern colony of the city was established in 1939. Many areas including Raja Park, Adarsh Nagar, Ram Niwas Garden and many more were formed after 1947.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Alber-hall-meuseum-of-jaiour85735435.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Alber-hall-meuseum-of-jaiour85735435.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.pinkcitypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Alber-hall-meuseum-of-jaiour85735435-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jaipur: Jaipur has turned 291-year-old on November 18, 2018. The Foundation Day of Jaipur was celebrated on Sunday. Several cultural programs in the form of dance, music, and ceremonies were organized at different places. 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