Jaipur
State: Rajasthan (RJ) Statehood: 26 January 1950 10214 Views
Jaipur is the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located in the northern part of the state and is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. Jaipur is often referred to as the "Pink City" due to the distinctive pink color of its buildings, which were painted to welcome the visit of Queen Victoria in 1876.
The city is divided into various districts, with each district having its own administrative functions. However, the core district of Jaipur is simply referred to as "Jaipur District." It is the main administrative and commercial hub of the city and encompasses the central area of Jaipur.
List of Chief Ministers of Rajasthan
| S.No. | Chief Minister Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haribhau Upadhyaya | 24 March 1952 to 31 October 1956 |
| 2 | Heera Lal Shastri | 7 April 1949 to 5 January 1951 |
| 3 | C. S. Venkatachari | 6 January 1951 to 25 April 1951 |
| 4 | Jai Narayan Vyas | 26 April 1951 to 3 March 1952 |
| 5 | Tika Ram Paliwal | 3 March 1952 to 31 October 1952 |
| 6 | Jai Narayan Vyas | 1 November 1952 to 12 November 1954 |
| 7 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 13 November 1954 to 11 April 1957 |
| 8 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 11 April 1957 to 11 March 1962 |
| 9 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 12 March 1962 to 13 March 1967 |
| 10 | *President Rule* | 13 March 1967 to 26 April 1967 |
| 11 | Mohan Lal Sukhadia | 26 April 1967 to 9 July 1971 |
| 12 | Barkatullah Khan | 9 July 1971 to 11 October 1973 |
| 13 | Hari Dev Joshi | 11 October 1973 to 29 April 1977 |
| 14 | *President Rule* | 29 April 1977 to 22 June 1977 |
| 15 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 22 June 1977 to 16 February 1980 |
| 16 | *President Rule* | 16 February 1980 to 6 June 1980 |
| 17 | Jagannath Pahadia | 6 June 1980 to 13 July 1981 |
| 18 | Shiv Charan Mathur | 14 July 1981 to 23 February 1985 |
| 19 | Hira Lal Devpura | 23 February 1985 to 10 March 1985 |
| 20 | Hari Dev Joshi | 10 March 1985 to 20 January 1988 |
| 21 | Shiv Charan Mathur | 20 January 1988 to 4 December 1989 |
| 22 | Hari Dev Joshi | 4 December 1989 to 4 March 1990 |
| 23 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 4 March 1990 to 15 December 1992 |
| 24 | *President Rule* | 15 December 1992 to 4 December 1993 |
| 25 | Bhairon Singh Shekhawat | 4 December 1993 to 29 November 1998 |
| 26 | Ashok Gehlot | 1 December 1998 to 8 December 2003 |
| 27 | Vasundhara Raje | 8 December 2003 to 11 December 2008 |
| 28 | Ashok Gehlot | 12 December 2008 to 13 December 2013 |
| 29 | Vasundhara Raje | 13 December 2013 to 16 December 2018 |
| 30 | Ashok Gehlot | 17 December 2018 to Incumbent |