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Chhoo Mantar! Double life of Jantar Mantar - The Economic Times
Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jantar Mantar in 1724 as an astronomical observatory. Its giant instruments once charted celestial cycles and measured time. Today, this historical site serves as a venue for political protests and gatherings. The observatory's purpose has shifted from scientific inquiry to public assembly. This reinterpretation highlights a tradition of questioning both stars and states.
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Chhoo Mantar! Double life of Jantar Mantar - The Economic Times
Maharaja Jai Singh II built Jantar Mantar in 1724 as an astronomical observatory. Its giant instruments once charted celestial cycles and measured time. Today, this historical…
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CJP protest shines spotlight on Jantar Mantar's history of dissent
Jantar Mantar, built in 1731, served as an astronomical observatory for centuries. The adjoining road later became India's primary site for democratic dissent. Authorities…