Hawa Mahal - The Pride of Jaipur

Hawa Mahal which literally means "Wind Palace" isis unparalleled to any other monuments of India.
pride of Jaipur, the Pink city of India. ConstructedHawa Mahal's architectural design resembles to
by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799Lord Krishna's crown.
A.D, Hawa Mahal is one of the remarkableIt is made up of red and pink sandstone and
monuments of the city.highlighted with white quick lime. It is a five
Location: This alluring monument of erstwhilestorey, honey-combed structure monument. It is
Rajputana era is located on the west of Citya perfect blend of traditional Rajputana artistry
Palace Complex.and Mughal style of architecture.
History: Hawa Mahal was constructed to enableIt has a very unusual architectural design, due to
the royal ladies to witness the daily activities andwhich it looks like a screen form outside. It has
colorful processions taken place on the maintier after tier of 953 small casements, each with
streets of busy old Jaipur city while remainingtiny windows, small balconies and arched roofs.
under veil. Lal Chand Usta, a famed architectureDuring the summer season, these small windows
of bygone era has designed this unique structure.of this palace facilitates in the circulation of cool
Architecture: It is indeed a brilliant masterpiece ofbreeze.
Rajputana dynasty. It has its own charisma which