MAHARAJA SAWAI JAI SINGH II

Age

Ruled 1699-1743 (Born 1688, Died 1743 at 55 years)

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Impact

Founded city of Jaipur in 1727, India's first planned city based on Vastu Shastra. Built 5 Jantar Mantar astronomical observatories (UNESCO World Heritage Sites). Created world's largest wheeled cannon (Jaivana). Performed ancient Ashwamedha sacrifices after 500+ years. Shifted capital from Amber, commissioned Vidyadhar Bhattacharya for city design. Most formidable ruler in Northern India with 30,000+ soldiers.

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Architecture

Jaipur Connection

Founded Jaipur city on November 18, 1727Named city after himself (Jai Nagara/City of Victory)Designed grid-pattern walled city with 9 blocks, 7 gates

Organisation/Company

Kingdom of Amber/Jaipur, Jantar Mantar Observatories

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Conferred title "Sawai" (one and quarter superior) by Aurangzeb at age 11. Patron of science, mathematics, astronomy. Translated Euclid's Elements to Sanskrit. Created precise astronomical tables (Zij-i-Muhammadshahi). Visionary architect and urban planner

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