ICSE Class 8 Answered
Who was
Raja Sawai Jai Singh?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 10 Oct, 2016, 02:39: PM
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Raja Sawai Jai Singh was the ruler of Amber in the 18th century. He had a keen interest in astronomy. He built the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura and Benaras. He also started reforms in preventing evil practices such as sati and female infanticide.
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