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Its buildings are predominantly rose-coloured, and it is sometimes called the \u201cpink city.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Established in 1727, Jaipur was the first “planned” city in\u00a0India.\u00a0 The city’s grid-like design is based on Vastu Shastra , an ancient Hindu architectural doctrine.<\/p>\n

“If you follow the principles of Vastu Shastra, there is a place for each and every thing — a place for water, temples, homes, everything.”<\/p>\n

Jai Singh (the Maharaja at that time) divided the city into nine squares — symbolizing nine planets.\u00a0The main streets measure 110 feet in length, while smaller market streets are 55 feet long.<\/p>\n

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The city is surrounded by a fortified 20-foot-high walls.\u00a0There are seven gates, most of which are named after a celestial body — the “Sun” gate faces East, while the “Moon” gate faces west.<\/p>\n

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The original color of the city\u00a0 was already a pinkish shade, because buildings were constructed with white limestone and Indian red brick powder.<\/p>\n

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In 1876 looking to welcome the Prince of Wales the then ruler of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II, re-painted the entire city terracotta pink. The color is meant to symbolize hospitality and also mollify the glaring sunlight.<\/div>\n
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“After the Prince came to visit, Sawai Ram Singh II passed an order to all shopkeepers and households to maintain the now famous pink color” and the color stayed until this day.<\/div>\n
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