PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
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Jaipur is also known as ____
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Old City
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Colourful City
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Pink City
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Palace City
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Explanation:
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 is also known as the Pink City, due to the dominant colour scheme of its buildings. It is also known as the Paris of India, and C. V. Raman called it the Island of Glory. It is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi.
Detailed explanation-3: -Why is Jaipur called the Paris of India? Due to the number of tourists visiting these monuments and paying tribute to the historical traditions of the city, this city’s nickname is Paris of India.
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