Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded the city of Jaipur in which year?

Explanation

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in 1727 CE, which is why 1727 CE is the required date for this RAS history question. The foundation followed his decision to shift the capital from Amber. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the Bengali architect who designed the city on the principles of Vastu Shastra and the Shilpa Shastra. The Jaipur Development Authority states that Jaipur was established by Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 and describes Jaipur as one of the well-planned cities of its time. For exam purposes, the key association is therefore Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur, and 1727 CE.

Why the other options are wrong

• (B) 1750 CE cannot be the foundation year because Jai Singh II had died in 1743.
• (C) 1699 CE is too early for this foundation event and is given as a period before Jai Singh gained prominence.
• (D) 1734 CE is too late because Jaipur had already been established in 1727 CE.

Concept

This tests the RAS syllabus area on Rajasthan's regional history, especially rulers, capitals and planned urban centres. Jaipur's foundation recurs because it connects Kachwaha political history with architecture and urban planning.

Source

• Jaipur Development Authority

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