The marble lattice of Ganesh Pol, behind which the harem could view life going on.

Jaigargh Fort protects Amber Fort from above.

Jantar Mantar - one of five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh II in India. This one in Jaipur is the best preserved and was constructed around 1730. Sundial.

Jai Prakash Yantra - two sunken hemispheres map out the heavens.

Jai Prakash Yantra - two sunken hemispheres map out the heavens.

Samrat Yantra - this 23m high sundial tells the time to an accuracy of 2 seconds.

Rashivalaya Yantra - 12 pieces, each representing a sign of the zodiac. Used by astrologers to make accurate horoscopes.

Laghu Samrat Yantra - this "small" sundial is constructed on latitude 27N and is accurate to 20 seconds.

Entrance to the City Palace, Jaipur, home to the rulers of Jaipur since the early 1700s.

Diwan-i-Khas - reception area.

The largest silver urn in the world (one of a pair). Originally used to transport water from the Ganges to Britain.

Riddhi-Siddhi Pol - entrance to the Pritam Chowk.

Jaipur street life.

One of the seven gates of the city of Jaipur.

Ranthambhore National Park. A monkey.