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foundation and early history of jaipur city
Thesis by Salam, Abdul
Aligarh Muslim University
The first chapter is divided into two sections -
(A) geographical profile
(B) historical background.
The first section deals with the geographical features of the Jaipur City, such as, its location and situation; topography- land, soil and its texture; dimensions of the city and its geographical limitations; weather and climate - temperature, rainfall,
winds, etc.; sources of water- rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.; agricultural conditions; flora and
fauna; and natural resources of the region. The second section analyses the historical
background of the region- particularly the political developments in the state of Jaipur
(Amber), from its origin in the 11* Century till the period of Sawai Jai Singh (first half of
the 18"^ Century), along with the origin and nomenclature of the State's ruling dynasty.
Second chapter is composed of two parts-
(A) foundation of the Jaipur City
(B) town planning of the City.
The first part contains five sub-sections.
1st factors responsible for the shift of the Kachhwaha Capital from Amber to Jaipur, has been discussed.
2nd analyses the founding process of the Jaipur City.
3th deals with the grant of Imperial recognition to the new Capital City.
4th deals with the ruler's invitations to different socio-economic classes of the State to build their shops and houses in the newly founded city.
5th evaluates the nomenclature of the localities.
The second part consists of three subsections, besides discussing the concepts of town planning in its introductory part.
1st analyses the historical background of the Grid-Iron System of street
planning in India before Jaipur.
2nd on the basis of the physical survey and contemporary sources, explains and evaluates the town planning of the walled city of Jaipur.
3rd discusses about the town planners of the city.
Third chapter is consisted of six sections.
1st with the physical description of the city walls and its gateways.
2nd discusses general characteristics of the commercial buildings i.e. shops, and houses on the main roads or
the chief markets.
3rd explains the features of the building within the Palace Complex, such as, entry gateways. Palace, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, royal garden and temple, and other buildings within 'Sarhad' or the boundary of the Palace Complex.
4th deals with havelis or the mansions- their structure and location, and other buildings within the walled city. Fifth section deals with buildings in the outskirts of the city, such as, 'Jal-Mahat' or the Water Palace, 'Ghat-ki-Guni' or the 'Purana-Ghat' and the Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts. The Mughal influence on building architecture of Jaipur is also discussed in this section. The last section informs about the building material used in the construction of buildings in the city.
Forth chapter defines foundation of the Jaipur City as a centre of scientific learning. It composed of four sections.
1st analyses literary activities at Jaipur under the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh.
2nd evaluates the scientific - Astromathematical, pursuits of Jai Singh, his objectives, and approach and methodology
followed by him. In this section, special attention has been given to his mathematical contribution - particularly in the field of theorization^.
3rd estimates the scientific work of Jai Singh, his achievements in the fields of Astronomy and Mathematics and his limitations. A comparative approach has been adopted in analyzing
his work.
4th highlights the problem of institutionalization of the scientific knowledge in India, and various degenerative factors which led to the stagnation and decline of the scientific temper in India, especially after Sawai Jai Singh.
The fifth chapter entitled "emergence of the city as a commercial hub" is composed of six sections.
1st deals with the trade-routes connecting the Jaipur City from different trade centers, and the means of transportation in the first half of the 18th Century.
2nd analyses the socio-economic structure of society, classification of different commercial groups and an estimation of the city's total population, in the mid-18"^ Century, has been estimated by two different methods.
3rd deals with the marketing system in the City- markets, their agencies and their organization, and items of transaction. 4th deals with the main industries of Jaipur, including the royal manufacturing departments.
5th elaborates the taxation system- nature and types of taxes and fines collected from different commercial classes.
The last section estimates the state-policy towards various commercial groups and the role of state in promoting trade and commerce.
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taken form : https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/55683
Thesis by Salam, Abdul
Aligarh Muslim University
The first chapter is divided into two sections -
(A) geographical profile
(B) historical background.
The first section deals with the geographical features of the Jaipur City, such as, its location and situation; topography- land, soil and its texture; dimensions of the city and its geographical limitations; weather and climate - temperature, rainfall,
winds, etc.; sources of water- rivers, lakes, ponds, etc.; agricultural conditions; flora and
fauna; and natural resources of the region. The second section analyses the historical
background of the region- particularly the political developments in the state of Jaipur
(Amber), from its origin in the 11* Century till the period of Sawai Jai Singh (first half of
the 18"^ Century), along with the origin and nomenclature of the State's ruling dynasty.
Second chapter is composed of two parts-
(A) foundation of the Jaipur City
(B) town planning of the City.
The first part contains five sub-sections.
1st factors responsible for the shift of the Kachhwaha Capital from Amber to Jaipur, has been discussed.
2nd analyses the founding process of the Jaipur City.
3th deals with the grant of Imperial recognition to the new Capital City.
4th deals with the ruler's invitations to different socio-economic classes of the State to build their shops and houses in the newly founded city.
5th evaluates the nomenclature of the localities.
The second part consists of three subsections, besides discussing the concepts of town planning in its introductory part.
1st analyses the historical background of the Grid-Iron System of street
planning in India before Jaipur.
2nd on the basis of the physical survey and contemporary sources, explains and evaluates the town planning of the walled city of Jaipur.
3rd discusses about the town planners of the city.
Third chapter is consisted of six sections.
1st with the physical description of the city walls and its gateways.
2nd discusses general characteristics of the commercial buildings i.e. shops, and houses on the main roads or
the chief markets.
3rd explains the features of the building within the Palace Complex, such as, entry gateways. Palace, Diwan-i-Am, Diwan-i-Khas, royal garden and temple, and other buildings within 'Sarhad' or the boundary of the Palace Complex.
4th deals with havelis or the mansions- their structure and location, and other buildings within the walled city. Fifth section deals with buildings in the outskirts of the city, such as, 'Jal-Mahat' or the Water Palace, 'Ghat-ki-Guni' or the 'Purana-Ghat' and the Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts. The Mughal influence on building architecture of Jaipur is also discussed in this section. The last section informs about the building material used in the construction of buildings in the city.
Forth chapter defines foundation of the Jaipur City as a centre of scientific learning. It composed of four sections.
1st analyses literary activities at Jaipur under the patronage of Sawai Jai Singh.
2nd evaluates the scientific - Astromathematical, pursuits of Jai Singh, his objectives, and approach and methodology
followed by him. In this section, special attention has been given to his mathematical contribution - particularly in the field of theorization^.
3rd estimates the scientific work of Jai Singh, his achievements in the fields of Astronomy and Mathematics and his limitations. A comparative approach has been adopted in analyzing
his work.
4th highlights the problem of institutionalization of the scientific knowledge in India, and various degenerative factors which led to the stagnation and decline of the scientific temper in India, especially after Sawai Jai Singh.
The fifth chapter entitled "emergence of the city as a commercial hub" is composed of six sections.
1st deals with the trade-routes connecting the Jaipur City from different trade centers, and the means of transportation in the first half of the 18th Century.
2nd analyses the socio-economic structure of society, classification of different commercial groups and an estimation of the city's total population, in the mid-18"^ Century, has been estimated by two different methods.
3rd deals with the marketing system in the City- markets, their agencies and their organization, and items of transaction. 4th deals with the main industries of Jaipur, including the royal manufacturing departments.
5th elaborates the taxation system- nature and types of taxes and fines collected from different commercial classes.
The last section estimates the state-policy towards various commercial groups and the role of state in promoting trade and commerce.
for more detail download ...
taken form : https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/55683