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Aerial view of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur. Buildings around the City Palace and Jantar Mantar are seen. It is surrounded all by the pink colored building which sought to give Jaipur the name of "Pink city". The complex of the City Palace can be seen in details.The spectacular Jantar Mantar stands with its head high behind the City Palace. A complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings, the impressive City Palace is right in the center of the Old City. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh II, but within it, the palace has been enlarged and adapted over the centuries. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. It is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.Entering through Virendra Pol, you’ll see the Mubarak Maha