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Entrance to the Taj Mahal

This is one of the most photographed and written about monuments in the world

A mosque on the side of the Taj Mahal

Exact replica was built on the other side but it's not a mosque

"Kissing" Palm Squirrels. Maybe because Taj Mahal is a monument built out of love?

Shah Jahan built it for his favorite wife, who died giving birth to their 14th child

She asked the emperor to show the world how much they loved one another

According to legend, Shah Jahan was planning to build a replica for himself in black marble

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan

Shop in Jaipur. Assistants sit barefoot in front of customers

Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of the Winds", is Jaipur's most famous building

Hawa Mahal was built for the ladies of the harem

Inside the City Palace. It occupies the center of Jaipur and is surrounded by wall

This building contains the famous urns - the largest pieces of silver in the world

An extremely devout Hindu Maharaja used these urns, 309kg each, to take Ganges water to England

Gates of the City Palace. There are 4 gates representing the four seasons and Hindu gods

Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Jai Singh II and is a product of his intellect and talent

Jaipur is called the "pink city". It was colored in terracotta pink to welcome Prince Albert and Queen Victoria

Ajmeri Gate regaining it's original color

Camels are very popular in Rajasthan

They have one advantage over cars - no need for ever more expensive petrol

Vegetable market

If these are work clothes, what do they wear on special days?

She was sent by her mum to ask for money