What was the purpose of building Jantar Mantars?

To create precise, large-scale instruments that could correct existing errors in astronomical calendars and tables.

Pre-Modern Indian Science

UPSC Archival Analysis

The astronomical work 'Jiz Muhammad Shahi' was written by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur in the 18th century.

Exam Year

2007

Evidence Source

ID: ART_SCI_2007_178 Ref: History of Rajasthan by Rima Hooja