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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hawa_MahalHawa Mahal - Wikipedia

    The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. Hawa Mahal is known as the “ palace of winds “. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it palace in 1799.

  2. www.culturalindia.net › monuments › hawa-mahalHawa Mahal Jaipur - Architecture, Facts, History & Visit Timing

    When was it built: 1799. Who built it: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Where is it located: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Why was it built: For the royal women to enjoy the events and festivals in the street. Architectural Style: Blend of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architecture.

  3. www.britannica.com › place › Hawa-MahalHawa Mahal | Map, Description, & Facts | Britannica

    Nov 5, 2024 · Hawa Mahal, palace in the Indian city of Jaipur that was designed by Lal Chand Ustad for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of the founder of Jaipur, and was completed in 1799. Regarded as one of the iconic symbols of the state of Rajasthan, it sits in the center of Rajasthan’s capital city.

  4. jaipurtourism.co.in › hawa-mahal-jaipurHawa Mahal Jaipur, India (Entry Fee, Timings, History, Built by,...

    Built in 1799, Hawa Mahal or ‘The Palace of Winds’ has 953 intricately designed windows situated on its outside walls. These windows are also called ‘Jharokhas’. The gorgeous red and pink sandstone windows are perfectly shaped to allow free-flow of breeze through the palace, making summers seem more pleasant.

  5. www.historyhit.com › locations › hawa-mahalHawa Mahal - History and Facts | History Hit

    Nov 24, 2020 · History of Hawa Mahal. Jaipur in India was built in 1799 for the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, in order to allow the women of the royal household to see everyday life in the city below them whilst maintaining their modesty.

  6. www.jaipurtourguide.com › places-to-visit-in-jaipur › hawa-mahalHawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds, Hawa Mahal History

    Who built it: Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Where is it located: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Why was it built: For the royal women to enjoy the events and festivals in the street. Architectural Style: Blend of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architecture. Visit Timing: Daily: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

  7. www.jaipur.org.uk › forts-monuments › hawa-mahalHawa Mahal Jaipur - History, Architecture, Visiting Hours

    Built in 1799 AD by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Hawa Mahal was constructed so that women of royal families could a view of everyday life through the windows, as they never appeared in public.

  8. www.jaipurheritagewalk.com › hawa-mahal-jaipurHawa Mahal Jaipur - Architecture, Facts, History & Visit

    Hawa Mahal was built by Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. When the maharaja saw the structure of Khetri Mahal in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, he was so impressed that he decided to build a palace modeled on it.

  9. www.mapsofindia.com › my-india › historyHawa Mahal – Pink Palace In The Pink City - Maps of India

    Jun 27, 2023 · Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. With its domed canopies, floral patterns, fluted pillars, intricate stone inlay and arches, Hawa Mahal is fusion of Rajput...

  10. www.rajasthanplaces.com › jaipur › hawa-mahalHawa Mahal Jaipur: Timings, Ticket Price, History, Architecture

    Jul 11, 2024 · Built-in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, Hawa Mahal was designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Lord Krishna, replicating the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown.