You must have heard from someone or learnt from general knowledge books of primary schools that Jaipur is called the ‘Pink City’. But have you ever wondered why? Why is Jaipur called the Pink City? Is there any scientific reason behind it or something else? Here we got you the answers.
The reason behind Jaipur being called the Pink City is due to its physical appearance. Anyone who has visited the city can substantiate the fact that all the buildings in Jaipur are pink in color. In Jaipur, the color of the stone exclusively used for the construction of almost all the structures is pink.
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Had you traveled to the city, you would already know the reason behind Jaipur being hailed as the pink city but still there’s a question left that Why the buildings and mountains in Jaipur are pink in color? Answer to this question hidden inside the rich history of Jaipur.
In 1876 during British rule, the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria visited India on a tour. As pink is known as the color of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh, then ruler of Jaipur painted the whole city pink in color to welcome the royal guests. The tradition has been sincerely followed by the residents of Jaipur, who are now, by law, compelled to maintain the pink color of their buildings and any other kind of architecture.
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So now you know the reason and the history behind Jaipur being called the ‘Pink City’ and we must say this was as unique as the culture, architecture, traditions, and art of Jaipur…
