The renowned
'Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist
attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful
five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who
belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. The main architect of this palace built
of red and pink sandstone, is Lal Chand Ustad and the palace is believed to
have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god.
Considered as an embodiment of Rajputana architecture, the main highlight of
Hawa Mahal is its pyramid shape and its 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which are
decorated with intricate designs. The main intention behind the construction of
the Mahal was to facilitate the royal women and provide them a view of everyday
life through the windows, as they never appeared in public. Read further to
know more about Hawa Mahal, its history, architecture and its visiting hours.
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