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Hawa Mahal or "the palace of winds" is known as the signature building of Jaipur. Built by Sawai Pratap Singh, who was grandson of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh in 1799 AD and Architect of Hawa Mahal was Lal Chand Usta.
Architecture of Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is a sample
of the perfection of the architecture. The Hawa Mahal, part of the Jaipur city palace complex is a familiar landmark, and is ties of pierced windows overlooking the street below. In actual from inside the building is only a series of corridors with windows overlooking the street.
Hawa Mahal was built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and outlined with white border and motif. Carvings and motifs designed on the walls of the Hawa Mahal are proof of the efforts, dedication and skilfulness of the artists of that period
Purpose of Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built with some specific purpose in mind. It was built for women in the royal family to view the ceremonial processions on the street while seated behind the small windows. The windows were built in such a way that no one could see the women.
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