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Jaipur also popularly known as the Pink City is the capital and largest city of the Indian state ofRajasthan. Jaipur is the first planned city of India located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. At present Jaipur is a major business centre with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city is surrounded by a crenellated wall with seven gates meant for protection against the invading enemies. At the beginning of the city stands the imposing Amer Fort as if guarding the entrance. Around its bye-lanes is the fascinating old township of Amer which is recently being restored by archaeologists and conservationists. The city is strewn with palaces monuments gardens and museums. Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan and India.
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