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Jaipur

Jaipur, also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India, and was built by Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber.

It is known for its pink colored buildings, big palaces, and archaeological marvels like the Hawa Mahal (the palace of winds). It is considered one of the best planned cities of its time.

The population in 2003 was approximately 2.7 million.

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