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Jantar Mantar: From astronomical observatory to landmark protest site

The Delhi Jantar Mantar, originally known as Yantra Mantra, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as an astronomical observatory at the behest of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah

The Hindu NationalOctober 13, 20261 min read

Jantar Mantar: From astronomical observatory to landmark protest site

The Delhi Jantar Mantar, originally known as Yantra Mantra, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as an astronomical observatory at the behest of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah

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