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Ved Shala Observatory
Ved Shala Observatory, also known as Jantar Mantar, is a historic astronomical observatory located in Jaisinghpura, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1725 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is one of five observatories constructed by him across India. Situated near the Tropic of Cancer, it houses ancient instruments like Samrat Yantra and Nadi Valaya Yantra used for measuring time, tracking celestial bodies and determining planetary positions.