City wall of Jaipur

The Jaipur city wall, commonly known as the Parkota is the city wall encircling the old Jaipur city in Rajasthan state, India. It is a fortification that once safeguarded the planned city envisioned by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. Built with traditional lime and brick techniques, the wall originally had seven grand gates and defined the urban identity of Jaipur for centuries. Today, the wall stands in a state of neglect, with over 3,100 encroachments, illegal constructions, and poorly executed repairs accelerating its deterioration. Heritage experts and historians have raised serious concerns, warning that the city risks losing its UNESCO World Heritage status if urgent conservation measures are not taken. Despite legal orders and repeated appeals, authorities have shown little action, allowing commercial expansion and urban pressure to override heritage preservation.

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