GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Karnataka
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Mysore
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Hyderabad
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Jaipur
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Detailed explanation-1: -A romantic dusty pink hue–which has defined the city since 1876, after it was painted pink to welcome Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert–gives Jaipur its status as the “Pink City, ‘’ as it is commonly known.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -THE PINK CITY Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis.