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Sawai Jai Singh of Amber was a unique personality of the 18 century, not many match his zeal for development & creation of forgotten sciences of astronomy, town planning & architecture when the country was torn by feud, intrigue & rebellion.
He ruled for 44 years, (1699-1743) !
He ruled for 44 years, (1699-1743) !
Contemporary of 5 Mughal Emperors, a keen astronomer who propagated the ancient science throughout the country.
5 stone observatories are testimony to his developmental urge.
Delhi
Jaipur
Varanasi
Ujjain &
Mathura.
Revived old traditions & ushered new celestial observatories !
5 stone observatories are testimony to his developmental urge.
Delhi
Jaipur
Varanasi
Ujjain &
Mathura.
Revived old traditions & ushered new celestial observatories !
He is regarded as one of the most prominent astronomers for his contribution during Dark Ages of History. His work #Yantra_Raja in 2 vol, explains theory & practice of an astrolabe.
This presented by Ram Singh II to Prince of Wales.
Translated Arab & Persian works in Sanskrit.
This presented by Ram Singh II to Prince of Wales.
Translated Arab & Persian works in Sanskrit.
