Architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, who shaped the imagination of Jaipur city 294 years ago

The city of Jaipur was founded on this date, 294 years ago, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Amer. Jaipur is called the Pink City. Designed on 18 November 1727, it was not conceived by any Rajasthani or foreign architects, but Bengali Vidyadhar Bhattacharya (Chakravarti) from Naihati, West Bengal, who was its pioneer.

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Who is Vidyadhar Bhattacharya?

Vidyadhar Bhattacharya was the chief architect of that Jaipur city, whose original map still amazes people today, that in the 18th century, India had an architect who could build such a beautiful and planned city. In realizing the dream of Amer Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh to establish this modern city, he played a key role. His name is also referred to in many books as Vidyadhar Chakraborty. His parents were from West Bengal.

Bengali Architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya

Vidyadhar was an expert in mathematics, craftsmanship, astrology, and Sanskrit. Gaur-Brahmin by birth, ten of his Vedic ancestors had migrated to Jaipur when Durga Shila Devi was introduced, Amer-states Kuldevi, from Bangladesh. In fact, Vidyadhar’s ancestor was one of them. Vidyadhar remained under Sawai Jai Singh’s rule and was occasionally honored and rewarded after the death of the ruler in 1743.

Jaipur’s city planner and chief Architect Vidyadhar didn’t need any introduction. Swai Jai Singh had complete faith in his intellect and abilities. Vidyadhar was given the assignment to build the new city of Amber when the idea of building it nearby arose in 1727. Jaising first named it ‘Sawai Jainagar’ after his own name, which later became shortened to ‘Sawai Jaipur’ and then shortened to ‘Jaipur’ in common speech.

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He divided Jaipur into different squares (quartets) as per Vastu Shastra based on right-angled routes, developed a specialized market for wares, and built many majestic constructions that are used as examples in many universities in India and abroad. The architectural planning of Le Corbusier’s Chandigarh draws heavily on the city planning of Jaipur.

A. A. Korotskaya of Russia has described in detail the distinctive architecture of Vidyadhar and Jaipur in his famous book City of India.

Vidyadhar’s prominence at the Jaipur court was such that his son Murlidhar Chakraborty was not only appointed to his father’s post but also given a jagir with an annual income of Rs 5000. This beautiful city, mapped by such a virtuous city planner, today has no descendant of the same architect who drew its blueprints.

An enchanting garden based on the Mughal style of ‘Charbagh’ built on the Jaipur-Agra Highway. Their ancestral mansion is located in Vidyadhara’s Way in Tripolia Bazaar, continuing their legacy of preserving the memory.

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Churu Road Accident: Five Killed, Two Injured in SUV-Truck Crash on Mega Highway

Churu, Rajasthan – A devastating road accident occurred on the Churu-Hanumangarh Mega Highway near Sardarshahar, leading to the death of five people. The accident involved a collision between an SUV and a truck early Wednesday morning.

The SUV was traveling from Sardarshahar to Hanumangarh when it collided with a truck. The impact left the victims trapped inside the vehicle. Upon receiving the news, the local police rushed to the scene. They used a crane to recover the bodies from the mangled SUV.

The deceased have been identified as Kamlesh (26), Rakesh (25), Pawan (33), Dhanraj (the SUV driver), and the truck driver, Nandlal. Two other individuals who were injured in the accident are currently receiving treatment at the Churu District Hospital.

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Mona Agarwal of Jaipur created history in Paris Paralympics-2024, won bronze medal

Paris Paralympics 2024: Indian shooters are still excelling at the Paralympics in Paris. After Avni Lekhara, Mona Agarwal of Jaipur won the bronze medal. Mona Agarwal placed third in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 competition. Avni Lekhara, an Indian shooter, had previously taken home the gold.

Mona Agarwal, a parashooter, placed second in the 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event, scoring 228.7. She came in third in this manner. In reality, Mona Agarwal, a 37-year-old para shooter, is vying for three medals at the Paralympics in Paris. The numbers show Mona Agarwal’s continuously outstanding performance in international competitions. She also made history by taking home the bronze medal from the Paralympics in Paris.

“I am very happy because she won a bronze medal,” her husband Ravindra said. She put in a lot of effort and was focused on getting a medal. I’m hoping she takes home a gold medal from the next tournaments.”

“I am very happy because she has made the whole country proud,” her mother-in-law remarked. I’m hoping she takes home the gold at the next competition.”

5 people died due to drowning in Kanota dam in Jaipur, bodies of all five youths were taken out after rescue operation

Kanota Dam News: Rajasthan is still experiencing heavy rain. A mishap is also being reported from Kanota Dam, which is close to Jaipur, the state capital. Five of the six young people who had gone swimming in Kanota Dam were carried away by the water’s current after they slipped and collapsed. Teams from the SDRF and Civil Defense have arrived.

Sunday being a holiday, thus a sizable number of people came to watch the sheet flow on Kanota Dam. Six friends from Shastri Nagar, Jaipur, reportedly came to Kanota Dam for a stroll. They also began swimming in it at this time. However, five people drowned as their feet slipped.

The five youngsters’ remains were removed after around six hours of rescue work. The five young people’s bodies have been stored in SMS Hospital’s mortuary.

Among the deceased, harsh Nagaura, 20, Ajay Mahor, 22, Harkesh Meena, 24, Vivek Mahor, 22, and Vinay Meena, 22. It is reported that three of the deceased were from Shastri Nagar, one was from Dadi Ka Phatak, and the other was from Naai Ki Thadi.

Bhajanlal Sarkar’s bulldozer will run in Jaipur, campaign will run for 15 days to remove illegal encroachment

Jaipur Anti-encroachment Action: As per the orders of UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra of Rajasthan, the Jaipur Development Authority began work on Monday, July 15, on clearing both temporary and permanent encroachments from 11 city roads, in Jaipur.

By identifying the temporary, illegal encroachments being made on the borders of the roads, JDA has begun the process of bulldozing. The bulldozing by JDA will occur from Gurjar Ki Thadi to Gopalpura.

Actually, on July 9, Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra issued an order to remove illegal encroachments and occupations from the main road and other city roads to facilitate smooth traffic flow, given the continuously growing number of illegal encampments and occupations in Jaipur. Following this, the Jaipur Development Authority unveiled an action plan spanning from July 15 to July 30 that highlights the city’s main thoroughfares.

Monsoon entered Rajasthan, rainy season started in many districts including Jaipur

Rajasthan Monsoon Weather: Rain has begun in many places of Rajasthan as the monsoon season has arrived. On Wednesday afternoon, the weather in Jaipur, Sikar, Alwar, Nagaur, Chittorgarh, Pali, Sirohi, Bharatpur, Udaipur, and Churu in Rajasthan shifted, resulting in severe rains that lasted anywhere from ten minutes to an hour.

People were able to flee the heat as a result of the temperature dropping. The monsoon is quickly coming to eastern Rajasthan. The capital city of Jaipur saw sporadic rain and drizzle that lasted until late at night.

On Wednesday, Dholpur reported its maximum rainfall of 80 mm in the previous 24 hours. Rainfall exceeds for Bharatpur was 65 mm, Barmer 32.5 mm, and Chittorgarh 27.8 mm. It’s still raining in these areas.

The Meteorological Department states that by June 28, the monsoon may arrive in eastern Rajasthan, including Jaipur. People in these places are waiting for big rains even as pre-monsoon activities have begun.

14 people trapped after lift collapse in Jhunjhunu’s Hindustan Copper Mine, all rescued safely and 1 officer died

Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan: On Tuesday night, the lift rope broke at Hindustan Copper’s Kolihan mine in the Neem Ka Thana district, trapping 14 personnel at a depth of 1800 feet.

In the course of the rescue operation, which began yesterday, these, 13 people were taken out safely and 1 officer died.

Fourteen members of the Kolkata vigilance team were inside the mine at the time of the disaster. The rescue effort was launched right away to extract them. All individuals were safely taken out at 11:40 am and given treatment referrals to Jaipur. The Jaipur Manipal Hospital has admitted the rescued officers.

Bhajanlal Sharma, the chief minister of Rajasthan, is keeping an eye on this rescue effort. He has given the concerned officials orders to act quickly to carry out relief and rescue efforts and to give the afflicted individuals every assistance and medical facility that they can get.

Big reshuffle in Rajasthan Police before Lok Sabha elections, Bhajanlal government changed 317 Deputy SPs

Before the Lok Sabha elections in 2024, the Rajasthan administration of Bhajan Lal again undertook a significant administrative operation, transferring 317 Deputy Superintendents of Police throughout the state. Let us inform you that officers bearing the Deputy SP label have been reassigned following the transfers of the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent.

The Office of the Director General of Police, Jaipur has announced the list of 317 Deputy SP label officers for transfer and posting, and it will take effect immediately.

Ajmer North District Circle Officer Rudra Prakash Verma, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Cyber Commissioner, previously assigned to the Jaipur Commissionerate, North, has been sent to the Ajmer North District, whereas Manish Badgujar, the Ajmer Rural District Circle Officer, has been assigned to Buhana in the Jhunjhunu district.

Circle Officer Bhopal Singh Bhati, posted in Ajmer, has been transferred to the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Shastri Nagar, Jaipur Commissionerate, according to the transfer and posting list released by the Office of the Director General of Police. Meanwhile, Circle Officer Ramchandra, posted in Ajmer South, has been posted to Circle Officer Ajmer Rural District, Ajmer.

CJI DY Chandrachud addresses at inauguration of the regional-state level ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ Campaign

Bikaner, Rajasthan: CJI DY Chandrachud addresses at the inauguration of the regional-state level ‘Hamara Samvidhan Hamara Samman’ Campaign.

During the address he says, “It is said always about the Consitution that some top brass of Indian lawyers have made the Consitution and there was no cooperation of public opinion. Britain’s Constitutional scholar ‘Sir Ivor Jennings’ once said that the Indian Constitution is the lawyers’ paradise…”

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Rajasthan from today, will visit Mehandipur Balaji

Starting today, President Droupadi Murmu will be visiting Rajasthan for two days. Officials have stated that President Murmu will arrive in Jaipur on Tuesday evening and go straight from the airport to Raj Bhawan.

She is scheduled to depart by helicopter for Mehandipur Balaji on Wednesday morning. She is scheduled to attend the women’s conference under the ‘Lakhpati Didi Yojana’ at Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad (Rajivika) at Beneshwar Dham in the district of Dungarpur on February 14, following her visit to Mehandipur Balaji.

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