Jaipur is the capital and largest city of Rajasthan, a state located in northwestern India. Situated approximately 268 km from the national capital, New Delhi, it serves as a major urban center with a population that reached 3.1 million as of 2011. At that time, it ranked as the tenth most populous city in the country.
The city is widely recognized by the nickname "Pink City." This designation stems from the dominant pink color scheme used for the buildings located within its old city area.