The document summarizes the founding and history of the pink city of Jaipur in India. It describes how Maharaja Jai Singh II founded the city in 1727 after studying city designs and water access. He oversaw the construction of palaces, walls, and public buildings over 4 years. The city became known for its pink color and remains an important cultural center, hosting festivals like Teej for women and a large Kite Festival. Important landmarks mentioned include Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, and Birla Mandir temple.

2. In the year of 1727 the pink city was founded by Maharaja Jai
Singh II, who was a Kachhwaha Rajput. From the years 1699-
1744 he ruled the city. He wanted the city to be in a place
that had water and room for growth. This was the first of
many designs of cities in Jaipur. Before the plan of
Jaipur he did a lot of studies to make sure that
everything was just right. There was a lot of battles
for the city with the Marathas. It was because of
this that he wanted the city to flourish. He asked
for help from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who was a
scholar from Brahmin.In the year of 1727 the construction
started and it took them 4 years before they where able to
complete all of the roads and palaces. It was divided shortly
after into a majestic nine blocks and two of them where
palaces plus state buildings. All of the others where of public
use.

3. There was a huge fortification wall built for
security. When the town was being built the
architecture was the best around and everyone welcomed
the Prince of Wales in the year 1853. What mattered a lot
in this city and why it became so popular was the pink
color that it was painted in. Jaipur remains enriched with
cultural and majestic beauty. You can feel the charisma of
the city thanks to the people that live there.

4. Teej Festival
Teej Festival is one of the most popular and prime festivals of
girls and married women in India. Festival of Teej is widely
celebrated all over the India but its real charm can be found
only in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of
monsoon, after
the scorching sun of summers. Teej is celebrated in
the month of 'Shravan‘(July-August), according
to the Hindu calendar. Teej is an important
cultural festival for the womenfolk of Rajasthan,
in which they pray for the well being of their
husbands. This festival marks the beginning of festive season
in Rajasthan.

5. Festival of Teej is primarily meant for ladies and girls. During
this auspicious festival, Goddess Parvati is worshipped, who is
the symbol of virtue, devotion and fertility. According to a
mythological legend attached with this festival, Goddess
Parvati was united with Lord Shiva after years of penance on
Teej. On the festival, married women pray for the welfare of
their husbands and marital bliss. To celebrate the occasion,
Girls and married women apply henna on their hands and get
dressed in their best attires.

6. Kite Festival
Kite Festival is a famous festival ofJaipur. Kite flying is enjoyed
by people of all age-groups. However, 14 January, the day of
Makar Sankranti. People make most out of the festival by flying
kites for the whole day. The sky becomes next to invisible as
innumerable kites cover it. People form groups and fly kites, to
enjoy the event to its full. With each cut loose of a kite, people
fill the environment shouting, "Woh Kata"
People shout from their terrace as adversary's kite
is cut down. Everyone is an adversary in this game
and each kite is a competitor for the other. Engrossed
in Kite flying, people enjoy loud music In Jaipur,
the sky looks like a huge collage with all kites of
all shapes and designs in it.

7. Amer Fort
Situated at Jaipur, the reflection of Amber Fort in the lake
below looks almost divine. It is not at all surprising to know
that this majestic and stately fort was once the Capital of
Minas. Amer Fort houses Jai Mandir, a famous temple which
has Sheesh Mahal, a beautiful hall of mirrors that are so
artistically set that even a tiny ray of light gets
reflected in the mirrors and illumines the hall
dazzlingly. Sheesh Mahal is famous all over the
world as one of the most desirable tourist
attraction. Other places of interest in this fort
are Sukh Niwas and Ganesh Pole.
Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace in 16th century.
It is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture.
Rajputs made use of this Amber Fort from the 16th century up
to the foundation of Jaipur in 1727.

8. The Amber Fort was used by the Rajputs both for defense
purpose as well as the residential purposes. Thus within its
mighty walls, one finds charming gardens and magnificent
palaces made from marble and precious stones, richly
decorated with intricate stonemason works and paintings,
which represented royal splendor and luxury.

9. City Palace
The City Palace remains one of the highly-visited places in
Jaipur. It was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh who built this
popular legendary palace. Tourists have long considered
the City Palace as an outstanding work of architecture .
The palace has a huge complex area where one can find
courtyards, gardens and buildings. In the beginning, this
palace was built outside its present location, but some
more buildings were added by the other rulers.

10. Hawa Mahal
built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most
recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning
semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over
hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput
architecture. Originally designed for the royal ladies to
watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on
the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum.

11. Jantar Mantar
built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge
masonary instruments were used to study the movement of
constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still
provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.
Also in Jaipur city, Jantar Mantar is considered as the biggest
stone observatory ever built. This makes it a top destination
for many travelers going to India. There are four more
astronomical observatories that were built by Maharaja.

12. Jai Garh Fort
standing on a hilltop, overlooking the palaces and city of
Amer. The world’s biggest cannon on wheels- the Jai Ban is
positioned here, built during reign of Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh.
It has a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the cannon for
a single shot. Jaigarh Fort is also called as the Victory Fort. It is
located about 15 kilometers from Jaipur city. This remains of
the most amazing forts within India inviting more tourists to
come over.

13. Nahargarh Fort
cresting a hill about 600 ft. above the city, the fort was
built in 1734. The walls of the fort run along the ridge and
within are architectural beauties like Hawa Mandir and
Madhvendra Bhawan. The Nahagarh Fort gives visitors a
magnificent view of the city. This is one of the three forts
that were built by Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh during his
reign. This is just one of the many breath taking forts that
can be found within Jaipur in India.

14. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Shing in 1799 A.D. in the
midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot. The Lake was
formed by constructing a dam between the two hills by Sawai
Man Singh I. During winter months one can see a large
number of migratory birds at the lake.

15. Galta Ji
Galtaji is a holy pilgrimage of India, located 10 kms away from
Jaipur in Rajasthan. The vast complex of Galta Ji has several
temples in it. The Temple of Galtaji is famous for its natural
water springs. Set amidst the beautiful landscape, Galtaji
Temple offers a picturesque view of the city.

16. Birla Mandir
The Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan temple is a beautiful
white marble temple, situated at the bottom of Moti
Doongri hill. The temple is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan
and was built by the Birla family of industrialists; that is
the reason it is also known as the Birla Temple. Well lit at
night, it is a stunning view. There are three domes, each
symbolising one among the Hindu Trinity of Gods
(Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). There are carved
sculptures of mythological themes and images
of saints on the exterior of the temple's walls.
Birla Temple is an important spot in Jaipur
because of architectural intelligence, fine
carvings, lavish sculptures, mythological theme,
walls painted by mythological events, museum and
wonderful gardens. Beautiful sun set can also be observed
from Birla Temple Jaipur.

18. Govind Dev Ji
jaipur’s ‘‘Aradhya Dev’’Govind Dev Ji Temple is one amongst
the major tourist attractions of Jaipur. The Temple represents
the royal rich past of Jaipur. The Temple is dedicated to
Govind Dev Ji (another name of Lord Krishna). Govind Devji
Temple of Jaipur is situated in the City Palace complex,
between the chandra mahal and badal mahal.