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AROUND THE WORLD VIA INDIA. 



scanty population of the abandoned capital city which 

 centuries ago was the seat of political power, fashion, 

 wealth and general prosperity. 



In the meantime its rival, Jaipur, has become old. 

 The present population of Jaipur is about 85,000; the 

 principal streets are wide, lined by bouses three and 



Fig. 45. — Native of Jaipur. 



four stories high, with walls covered with plaster, 

 painted a light uniform roseate hue, ornamented with 

 rude artistic designs in white, representing plants and 

 flowers. This is the place to see the real types of natives 

 (Fig. 45), their habits and customs unaffected by 

 time and European influence. 



