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JAIPUR
Hawa Mahal("palace of wind")
Contrary to it's name, it is more of a wall than a palace. Back then, women were not allowed in public, so this wall was a place for them to stand behind and watch the happenings of the city. Built in 1799.
Us rebels - standing in FRONT of the wall! :)
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Jantar-Manar
("instrument and formula")
An ancient observatory built by Maharaja Jai
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