What kind of Scientific Yantras (instruments) are found here?
Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, built the Jantar Mantar in the early 18th century
Jantar Mantar houses 19 monumental astronomical instruments, showcasing advanced astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of its time
Recognized for its architectural and astronomical significance, the Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unlike its counterpart in Delhi
UNESCO regards the Jaipur observatory as the best-preserved historical observatory in India
The construction of Jantar Mantar started in the late 1720s, completing in 1734, making Jaipur a central hub for astronomers until 1743
Jantar Mantar symbolizes the fusion of political, scientific, and religious interests, reflecting the royal authority's commitment to astronomy and cosmology
It enables observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, using three systems: equatorial, ecliptic, and horizon-zenith local systems
After being abandoned, in 1800, the British government and later the Indian government undertook restorations, leading to its status as a protected National Monument of Rajasthan since 1968
The observatory is home to the world's largest sundial, emphasizing its historical importance in timekeeping and astronomy
It includes unique instruments like Chakra Yantra, Disha Yantra, Dakshin Bhitti Yantra, Digamsha Yantra, Jai Prakash Yantra, etc, for specific astronomical observations