When did Sawai Jai Singh die and where was he cremated?
Sawai Jai Singh died on the 21st of September 1743. He was cremated at Gaitore north of Jaipur.
Questions about Sawai Jai Singh
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How old was Sawai Jai Singh when he inherited the throne of Amber?
Sawai Jai Singh was only eleven years old when he inherited the throne of Amber on the 31st of December 1699. The kingdom possessed barely enough gold to fund a cavalry force of one thousand men at that time.
What is the significance of the Samrat Yantra built by Sawai Jai Singh?
The Samrat Yantra could estimate local time within half a minute accuracy or locate the Pole Star. It served as a massive equinoctial dial alongside other instruments like the Ram Yantra and Digamsha Yantra.
Why did Aurangzeb reduce the military rank of Sawai Jai Singh in 1701?
Aurangzeb reduced the military rank of Sawai Jai Singh by five hundred positions and cut his pay on the 13th of September 1701. This punishment followed delays in joining the Deccan Wars due to monsoon rains and marriage arrangements.
When was the foundation stone for Jaipur laid by Sawai Jai Singh?
The foundation stone for Jaipur was laid ceremonially in 1727 though construction began as early as 1725. By 1733 this new capital officially replaced Amber for the Kachwaha dynasty.