Jaipur

Kingdom of Amber (1028-1727), Kingdom of Jaipur (1727-1949)

Rajput Kingdom (1028-1818, 1947-1949), Princely State of British India (1818-1947)

Location: Rajasthan

Capital City: Khoh (1028-1146), Amber (1146-1727), Jaipur (1727-1949)

Government type: Monarchy

Main languages: Dhundhari, Hindustani

Main religions: Hinduism

Chronology

1028: Amber Kingdom founded by Kachwaha Rajputs

1071-1200: Vassal to Ajmer

1433-1527: Vassal to Mewar

1557-1562: Vassal to Jodhpur

1562-1710: Vassal to Mughal Empire

1818: Becomes a Princely State of British India

1947-1949: Independence briefly restored before joining India

Currency

Rupee (1621-1949)

1 Rupee = 16 Annas = 64 Pasia = 192 Pies

Coins from Jaipur in the collection

•1/2 Paisa, 1857 (Maharaja Ram Singh II (1835-1880), copper, KM#129)

•1 Paisa, Maharaja Ram Singh II (1835-1880) (copper, KM#105)