Jantar Mantar Tour

Jantar Mantar is a masterpiece of architecture situated in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. In Sanskrit, 'Jantar Mantar' is used for 'Magical Devices' and it is undoubtedly so with the huge masonry instruments, which were placed here to measure 'the harmony of the heavens'. Conceived by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II, it was completed in seven years from 1728 to 1734. Each instrument that forms a part of this observatory is assigned and used for a particular function and is known to give an accurate reading.

HISTORY OF JANTAR MANTAR
Built between 1728 and 1734, Jantar Mantar is one of the many astronomical observatories built on the designs made by Maharaja Jai Singh II where the movements of the sun, moon and planets could be observed. As a trustworthy ally of Muhammad Shah, the then ruler of the Mughal Empire, Jai Singh was made the Governor of Amber and then Malwa. Since childhood he was passionate about art and science. Once in the court of Muhammad Shah, he experienced a conflict between Hindu and Muslim astrologers over planetary positions. Jai Singh then took on the responsibility of constructing an astronomical observatory. The astronomical instruments provide accurate information even today and can be compared to modern instruments.