Place details
Place nameJaipur
Other namesDjaipur
CountryBharat
Latitude26.883
Longitude75.833
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Known as "pink city" due to its rose-colored buildings; replaced Amber as capital of Jaipur princely state; manufactured products are glass, carpets, hosiery, blankets, drugs & shoes; famous handicrafts include jewelry, enamel, metalwork & ivory carvings.