Jaipur-History

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Jaipur is also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India.Jaipur is the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 5 million residents.

The city jaipur was established in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II as the new capital of Kachwaha dynastyJaipur is located at 26.92° N 75.82° E.[2] It has an average elevation of 432 metres (1417 ft). Then the capital was shifted from the historical capital Amber, India.

Jaipur Geography:-

Jaipur is located at 26.92° N 75.82° E.It has an average elevation of 432 metres (1417 ft).Jaipur is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts. rivers passing through the Jaipur district are Banas and Banganga.Jaipur has a semi-arid climate in spite of receiving more than 50 cm rainfall annually.

Jaipur Population:-

As of 2001 India census,Jaipur had a population of 2,324,319. Males 53% of the population and females 47%. In Jaipur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age.