When was Jaipur founded by Sawai Jai Singh II?
Sawai Jai Singh II laid the cornerstone for Jaipur on the 18th of November 1727. Construction began in 1726 before the official founding date.
Questions about Jaipur
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why is Jaipur known as the Pink City?
Jaipur earned its epithet Pink City because Sawai Ram Singh II painted the city pink to welcome Albert Edward, Prince of Wales in 1876. Many avenues remain painted in pink giving Jaipur its distinctive appearance and epithet Pink City.
What are the main languages spoken in Jaipur according to census data?
Hindi serves as the official language while English functions as an additional official language in Jaipur. According to the 2011 census, 69.69 percent recorded their language as Hindi with other dialects including Rajasthani, Urdu, Marwari, and Dhundari also present.
How many households and people live in Jaipur based on official reports?
Jaipur Municipal Corporation had 5,99,507 households and a population of 3,046,163 according to the official report. Three hundred eighty-seven thousand three hundred fifty-four people were under the age of seven representing 12.72 percent of the total.
When did the Jaipur Metro commence commercial operation?
The Jaipur Metro commenced commercial operation on the 3rd of June 2015 after construction started in November 2010. Phase-1B began operation on the 23rd of September 2020 between Chandpole and Badi Chaupar.