But let's begin at Amber, 9 km (5 miles) northeast of Jaipur, high up on a hill commanding a gorge, which offered military advantage but was not right for the expanded city he wanted for his capital.
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Starting at Amber, that position had offered military advantage however it didn't allow for the expanded city he wanted for his capital.
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Amber was 9 km (5 miles) northwest of Jaipur at sea level.