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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Observatory
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Tomb of Akbar
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Famous Hindu Temple
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Artificial lake
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Jaipur astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar-thought to have been built by the enlightened ruler Sawai Jai Singh II in 1729-is one of the world’s most accurate pre-modern observatories, and attests eighteenth-century efforts to improve understanding of planetary and other cosmic movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jantar Mantar is one of the oldest astronomical observatories featuring the world’s largest stone sundial, located in the heart of Jaipur. It is no longer a working science center but is maintained as a monument, and education activity sessions, guided tours and music and light shows, are organized here.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.