• Jan 25 2016
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The Pink City

Jaipur became known as “The Pink City” when, in 1876, Maharaja Ram Singh had most of the buildings painted pink—the color of hospitality—in preparation for a visit by Britain’s Queen Victoria. Today, the city is known for its bazaars, forts, temples, palaces, and wildlife sanctuaries. In this Expedition, we explore some of the city’s landmarks and see how religion, culture, and science overlapped to influence the city’s development.