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Jantar Mantar: From astronomical observatory to landmark protest site

Reported by The Hindu 13 Oct 2026, 12:18 pm IST 1 min read

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The Delhi Jantar Mantar, originally known as Yantra Mantra, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur as an astronomical observatory at the behest of Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah

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Section: India
Places: Rajasthan, Delhi
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 12:18 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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