Jaipur - the pink city

Pink city :

This colour is so significant to the heritage of the city that it is enforced under local law. Considering the woes and inadequate infrastructure of Jaipur it may appear baffling to visitors as to why there is such a coherent colour scheme running through the city. This guide will detail the history behind the pink of Jaipur.Jaipur is known as the Pink City and on arrival visitors will immediately understand the reasoning behind the name. Every building within the walled historic centre is painted a terracotta “pink” colour and there are few exceptions to this uniformly colour scheme.

Hawa mahal :

One iconic pink monument is the Hawa Mahal, or the “Palace of Winds”. The structure got its name from its lattice-like design and multiple windows which not only allowed the cool breeze to pass through, but also served to allow women of the royal family to observe street festivals while remaining hidden. This was important as they were under the strict rules of Purdah (Persian for curtain). Purdah is a religious and social practice of female seclusion which is common for both Muslim and Hindu communities, and often involves women using a garment to conceal their faces

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Jaigarh Fort :

Jaigarh Fort is one of the favourite spots for viewing Amber Palace and the Aravalli hills below. Although its walls and ramparts are pretty impressive, tourists flock here mainly to see the Jaivana cannon, since Jaigarh Fort was the centre of artillery production for the Rajputs (a caste associated with warriorhood).

The Jaivana cannon was the world’s largest cannon on wheels at its point of manufacture in 1720. Although it looks huge and menacing, the cannon was never actually used in real battles since there was never really a need to do so. It was, however, actually fired once in its life, with a charge of 100 kilograms of gunpowder that shot a 50 kilograms ball over roughly the distance of 35 kilometres. 

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Mirudula