2006-10-03 06:03:11 · 7 answers · asked by Sparkle_Maclean 1 in Travel ➔ India ➔ Other - India
Most of the buildings were of pink sandstone and those who were not.....were ordered to be painted pink...by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh the founder of the city.
2006-10-03 23:37:23 · answer #1 · answered by Beetle bug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh JI, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of its time,
It is a magnificient planned city built of rose-pink coloured stones that is why it is also called "Pink City
2006-10-03 18:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Eco-Savvy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jai·pur (jī'pʊr') pronunciation
A city of northwest India south-southwest of Delhi. The center of a former state established in the 12th century, Jaipur was founded in 1728 and is noted for its walls and fortifications and the pink color of many of its houses. Population: 2,320,000.
2006-10-03 14:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Pink City is the "old city" part of Jaipur. Apparently the city government gives all the homeowners/shopowners free pink paint to paint their buildings with.
http://web.mit.edu/sdey/www/pictures/india2003/jaipur.htm
2006-10-04 04:24:31 · answer #4 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Where is Jaipur?" I put this question in Google and Brainboost.
BTW There is no Indian product with the brandname TRUPTHI? That means people hate TRIPATHI?
2006-10-03 06:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because all the buildings and houses are pink.
2006-10-03 06:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by asru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with the minerals in the ground and soil - I would guess mostly iron.
2006-10-03 07:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Penfold 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋