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Deluxe Hotels in New
Delhi, India |
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Taj Mahal Hotel, New
Delhi |
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Taj Palace Hotel,
New Delhi |
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Oberoi Hotel, New
Delhi |
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ITC Maurya Sheraton,
New Delhi |
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Ashok Hotel, New Delhi |
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The Park Hotel, New Delhi |
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Crowne Plaza Surya,
New Delhi |
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Le Meridien, New
Delhi |
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Hyatt Regency, New
Delhi |
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Vasant Continental, New Delhi |
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Metropolitan Hotel Nikko, New Delhi |
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Parkroyal Grand Intercontinentla, New Delhi |
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Hotel Imperial, New Delhi |
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The
Marriott, New Delhi |
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Grand Inter-continental, New Delhi
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First
Class Hotels In
New Delhi |
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Siddharth Hotel New
Delhi |
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Samrat Hotel New
Delhi |
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Qutab Hotel New
Delhi |
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Taj Ambassador Hotel
New Delhi |
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The Connaught Hotel
New Delhi |
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Shangri-La Hotel New
Delhi |
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Vikram Hotel New
Delhi |
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Four
Star Hotels in New Delhi |
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The Hans Plaza, New Delhi |
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The
Oberoi Maidens, New Delhi |
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Hotel Kanishka, New Delhi |
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Janpath Hotel, New Delhi |
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Hotel Center Point, New Delhi |
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Hotel Alka, New Delhi |
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Hotel Marina, New Delhi |
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Hotel Diplomat, New Delhi |
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Suburb Hotels in New
Delhi |
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Radisson Hotel, Noida |
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Nirula's Hotel, Noida |
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Shipra Hotel, Noida |
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The Bristol Hotel, Gurgaon |
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Best
Western Resort, Gurgaon |
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CountryTourist Resort, Gurgaon |
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The Hertage Village, Gurgaon |
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Budget Hotels in New Delhi |
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Jukaso Hotel Inn, New Delhi
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Sunstar Hotel, New Delhi |
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Bill Palace Hotel, New Delhi |
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Indraprastha Hotel, New Delhi |
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Tourist Hotel, New Delhi
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Eco-friendly Hotels
in New Delhi |
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Hotel Uppal's Orchid
New Delhi |
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Airport Hotels in
New Delhi |
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Radisson Hotel New
Delhi |
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Centaur Hotel New
Delhi |
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Hotel Uppal's Orchid
New Delhi |
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Grand Hotel New
Delhi |
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Appartment Rental |
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Furnished Appartment |
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Appartment |
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Heritage Site |
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Jantar Mantar, Delhi |
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This
unique specimen of Indian architecture located at the
very heart of Delhi's business district was built by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the year 1724.
Jantar Mantar is one of the several observatories built
by him and was used for astronomical observations. The
observatory stands testament to the fact that quest for
scientific knowledge and endeavor for development of
science was very much active in the then India.
Jai Singh built it
with the intention of making practical astronomy popular
among the masses. In the beginning, brass instruments were
used but it was soon decided that the inherent flaws of
brass were proving too much of a hindrance to be of any
use. Jai Singh was, however, impressed by the observatory
at Samarkhand in Uzbekisthan. The sheer magnitude of the
observatory impressed Jai Singh. The observatory was
operational for only seven years. Stay in an impressive
Delhi hotel and enjoy the marvel of medieval architecture
called Jantar Mantar.
The name of the
observatory means "instrument and formula". There is a
huge sun dial called "Samrat Yantra" and the accuracy of
this instrument is such that it can measure and calculate
the time of the day with an accuracy of half a second. It
is said that Jai Singh was the person who designed the
machine. There are two pillars at the south-western part
of the observatory which determines the longest and the
shortest day. In the winter it is observed that the shadow
of one pillar falls over the other completely while in the
summer you will see that no shadow falls at all.
Although this
wonderful observatory is relegated to the dust heap of
history, yet its importance in the history of India's
quest for science and technology can hardly be denied.
This is one intriguing structure that still mesmerizes
tourists from all over the world. |
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