This is a fascinating account on the royalty of Jaipur that unravels the bravery and chivalry, conspiracy and mystery, mystique and romance of Jaipur''s palaces and their past residents. Discussing the growth of Jaipur from a tiny feudal fiefship to a mighty state, the work is concerned with the way its rulers loved, learnt and lived -- their daily routines, interests, travels and building activities. With beautiful photographs depicting Jaipur''s many wonders, the book presents a tapestry of information on Jaipur''s palaces, forts and other monuments, gardens and parks and its people. The author, a journalist passionately interested in the past of Jaipur, reveals many facts about its past and helps us discover why particularly Jaipur attracts a number of tourists from India and abroad.