The City of Sawai Jaipur

Contents: Acknowledgement. Introduction. 1. Places of interest (Kanak Vrindavan). 2. City Palace. 3. Hawa Mahal. 4. Jantarmantar (Observatory). 5. Chandni Chowk. 6. Sudarshangarh Fort. 7. Sacred Place Galta. 8. Purana Ghat Valley. 9. Sisodia Rani’s Garden and Temple. 10. Jain Temple. 11. Albert Hall. 12. Natani Ka Bagh.

“The present volume is from the pen of Late Shri Gopal Narain Bahura who had an intimate knowledge of the history of the Kachhwaha ruling family of Amber - Jaipur. The Kachhawahs established their power in Amber in the eleventh century and since then they continued to rule in Amber - Jaipur down to our own times with great distinction. The names of Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh were known throughout Indian from Afghanistan to Bengal and from Kashmir to the down south. The Kachhwaha rulers were as much known for their qualities as generals, administrators and diplomats as for their devotion to their religion and patronage to Sanskrit learning and literature, sciences and fine arts. They played an important part in the preservation of Hindu Religion and culture and there is strong reason to believe that they greatly influenced Akbar’s liberal policies and outlook.

In the city of Sawai Jaipur, Shri Gopal Narain Bahura has given a vivid description of the 280 years old Jaipur city and the important buildings of tourist attraction and along with it the buildings and the development that has taken place after independence. All efforts have been made to make the book informative for the foreign and the domestic tourists.” (jacket)