Jantar Mantar is the largest of five astronomical observatory build by Maharaja Jai Singh during the period 1727-1734 in north India. It is located very close to the City Palace. The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices (or yantra in Hindi) for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes etc. Boards and plates give elaborate explanations of the use of each device, and guides can be hired to provide much the same information in a more digestible format.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal (or Palace of breeze) was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Singh as part of City Palace. It was an extension of the Zenana (women) chamber. It's purpose was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen. It is a five storey high red sandstone structure complete with over 950 windows. The breeze (or hawa in Hindi) circulates through these windows giving the palace its name. Rs 50 entrance fee, camera included.
Gaitore: also spelled as "gatore", this place is located in the walled city area named Brahmpuri - in foothills of Nahargarh Fort. This is a royal cremation site of the royal rulers of jaipur.
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