Badi Chaupar (Jaipur)

Badi Chaupar (literally "Large Square"), also known as Manak Chowk, is a public square in Jaipur, India.[1] It is one of the two major squares constructed by the King of Amer. The Badi Chaupar metro station is located in this area.

Chhoti Chaupar ("small square"), also known as Amber Chowk, is another major square located nearby. Tripolia Bazar, the central bazaar (market) of Jaipur, is located between these two squares.[2] The Badi Chaupar area is a hub of artisans, jewelers and craftsmen.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Yamini Narayanan (2014). Religion, Heritage and the Sustainable City: Hinduism and Urbanisation in Jaipur. Routledge. p. 110. ISBN 978-1-135-01269-4.
  2. ↑ Joan Landy Erdman (1985). Patrons and performers in Rajasthan: the subtle tradition. Chanakya. p. 35.
  3. ↑ Anuradha Chaturvedi; Dharmendar Kanwar; Ranjana Sengupta (10 October 2013). DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. DK Publishing. p. 184. ISBN 978-1-4654-1492-2.

Coordinates: 26°55′26″N 75°49′38″E / 26.9239846°N 75.8271381°E / 26.9239846; 75.8271381

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