Between
1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical
observatories in west central India. The observatories, or "Jantar
Mantars" as
they are commonly known, incorporate multiple buildings of unique form,
each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement. These structures
with their striking combinations of geometric forms at large scale, have
captivated the attention of architects, artists, and art historians world
wide, yet remain largely unknown to the general public.
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