Jaipur’s story is written into its grid, markets, public squares and hill forts. This short timeline uses UNESCO and Government of Rajasthan sources; it is a starting point, not a complete history.
A few turning points
A new capital takes shape
Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur on the plains and laid it out on a grid, with public squares called chaupars and colonnaded commercial streets.
Trade, craft and civic life
The planned city brought markets, residences, temples and public spaces together. UNESCO describes the city’s layout as an exchange of architectural and planning ideas.
The Pink City identity
Rajasthan Tourism recounts that the city was painted pink for the visit of the Prince of Wales, with the colour associated with hospitality.
World Heritage inscription
Jaipur City was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The inscription describes the historic walled city and its urban form.
The UNESCO listing covers Jaipur City's historic walled city. It does not mean every place in Jaipur has UNESCO status. Check the official UNESCO page for its boundary and description.
For opening hours, access rules and current visitor details, check the site or authority before you travel. Jaipur was founded in 1727, while the older settlement of Amer has a different history. Read dates and places in context rather than treating every fort or palace as part of one period.
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