Jaipur

Jaipur  is the capital city of the state of Rajasthan, in India. In 2011, about 3 million people lived there. It is located about 300 km southwest of Delhi and about 200 km west of Agra. There are different industries in the city, which is also a cultural center. Jaipur is home to a university and important transportation. Close to the city, there are agricultural and mining activities.

 History 
The city of Jaipur was founded by King of Amer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on 18 November 1727, who ruled from 1699 to 1743. He wanted to move his capital from Amer,  to Jaipur because the population was growing and there was not enough water. The construction of the city began in 1726 and took four years to finish.

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Category:Capital cities in India
Category:1727 establishments
Category:1720s establishments in Asia
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Category:Cities in Rajasthan