Why is Jaipur called the Pink City?

Answer 1

Jaipur is called the Pink City because at the time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian Subcontinent. In 1853, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh. Today, avenues remain painted in pink, provide a distinctive appearance to the city.

Jaipur is called the pink city because most of the old buildings of jaipur is painted in pink. Save

It was painted to Pink, as the king want to show Price of Wales, the diversities of Jaipur, as if you mix all the colors it would come out to be dark brick red (Pink), with which they painted all the buildings.

Answer 2

In 1853, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted pink to welcome him during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh. Today, avenues remain painted in pink, provide a distinctive appearance to the city.

Answer 3

Jaipur is called the pink city because all buildings are painted pink in colour

Answer 4

Jaipur in Rajasthan, India is popularly known as the Pink City.

Answer 5

Jaipur is known as the 'Pink City', is the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan

Answer 6

Jaipur is known as the pink city