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Jantar Mantar
The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory located at Jaipur, India was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1716.

There are huge masonry instruments of extraordinary precision located inside the Jantar Mantar that can still be used accurately. The astronomical instruments at the Jantar Mantar were meant to determine the exact position of longitudes, the equator and the latitudes. The main astronomical instruments set up at this royal observatory are the Jaiprakash Yantra, Ram Yantra and the Samrat Yantra.

Hawa Mahal
The Hawa Mahal is one of the most popular monuments that you can visit during your tours to Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. This historical monument is a multi-layered palace that has a beehive structure and is an architectural wonder. The Hawa Mahal was constructed for the women of the royal court.

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur, Rajasthan, built the Hawa Mahal in the year 1799. This architectural wonder was built with pink and red sandstone and the walls of this monument are decorated with artistic motifs.

The Amber Fort
The Amber Fort located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The Amber Fort complex is located atop a hill overlooking the tiny Maota Lake and the Jaipur-Delhi highway. This massive and imposing architectural wonder is a must visit during your tours to historical monuments in Jaipur, India. There are quite a few monuments within the fortress such as the Diwan-e-Khas, Sukh Niwas, the Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and the Temple of Victory.

Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort is located on top of a hill. This massive fort is flanked by tall and huge gateways and watchtowers and makes a great place to visit during your historical tours to Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Nahargarh Fort
The Nahargarh Fort located in Jaipur, India is also situated on top of a hill. This fantastic historical monument was constructed in the year 1734.