India’s Historic Jantar Mantar : Architectural Marvels of Astronomy

India is home to five historic Jantar Mantar, each a testament to the country's rich astronomical heritage and architectural brilliance. Maharaja Jai Singh II built these observatories in New Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi in the 18th century, and they have fascinated visitors for centuries. Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, a visionary ruler with a deep interest in astronomy, commissioned the construction of these Jantar Mantars between 1724 and 1735. Each site served as a hub for astronomical research, equipped with various instruments designed to measure time, predict eclipses,...