"The name “Jaipur” literally means “City (Pur) of Victory (Jai)”. This is in relation to Jai Singh’s (1699-1744) victo…"

"Resplendent in the hues of its noble and magnificent past, the historic city of Jaipur stands out as one of the most …"

"Doused in an appeasing pink, Jaipur has, over the years, come to don the title of India’s “Pink City.” Rich in its hi…"

"Abu Turab, who had been sent to demolish the temples of Amber, returned to Court on Tuesday, the 10th August [1680]/2…"

"The nucleus of Jaipur was the palace and garden of Jai Niwas, the foundations for which were laid in 1725. The buildi…"

"The Chandra Mahal or principal palace is a massive building from which a magnificent view is obtained of the surround…"

"The view of Jaipur city from the hill behind it is ravishing...The city, while it is new, is assuredly the most beaut…"

"The fortifications of the city ...are so like those of the Kremlin that I could almost have fancied myself at Moscow."

"The main streets are the principal bazars; on each side, under the arcades of the palaces, temples, and houses, are t…"

"The ordinary houses have been built with the stone of the hillocks around. The houses of a higher rank, built of the …"