Knowledge about historical monuments of India Part – 15 THE HAWA MAHAL

 Knowledge about historical monuments of India

Part – 15

 THE HAWA MAHAL

The Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, is a five-story palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It’s known for its honeycomb-like design, hundreds of windows, and pink facade.

● History: 

Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, and Inspired by the Khetri Mahal.

● Features:

953 small windows called “jharokhas” .

Latticework on the windows .

Pyramidal structure on top that resembles the crown of Lord Krishna.

Passageway to the City Palace that allowed royal women to see the streets .

● Purpose:

To allow royal women to see the streets without being seen . 

To allow cool air to pass through the palace . 

● Location:

In the heart of Jaipur, overlooking the Sireh Deori Gate market . 

Close to the main city streets . 

● Significance: 

A stunning example of Rajasthani heritage . 

A fusion of Islamic and Rajput heritage . 

A symbol of Jaipur’s iconic look .