The Pink City Jaipur was nominated for its value of being an exemplary development in architecture and town planning that demonstrates an amalgamation and important exchange of ideas in late medieval period.

• It was founded in 1727 CE under the patronage of Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh II. It serves as capital city of culturally-rich state of Rajasthan.

World Heritage Committee

• It is composed of representatives of 21 States Parties to World Heritage Convention.
• The representatives meet annually and the committee is in charge of implementing the Convention.
• As of date total 1092 sites in 167 countries have been inscribed on UNSECO’s World Heritage List.