Historical background of hawa mahal and story related to it.
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Hawa Mahal was built by Rajput Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. These interesting facts about Hawa Mahal will depict its elegance and the reason behind such a design.
The palace is constructed with the red and pink sandstone, has a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani style of architecture. The artistic carvings and the structure of Hawal Mahal stands in the middle of the Jaipur in its elegance
Hawa Mahal is built in the shape of a crown, it looks like Lord Krishna's crown.
Sawai Pratap Singh was believed to be a great devotee of Lord Krishna. His passion became the reason behind this design.
Hawa Mahal means the 'Palace of Winds' or the 'Wind Palace'. It has 953 small windows (Jharokas), they were built to keep the wind blowing inside the palace.
It was a summer retreat for many Rajputs families during olden times. Hawa Mahal is one of the major attractions in Jaipur.Hawa Mahal means the 'Palace of Winds' or the 'Wind Palace'. It has 953 small windows (Jharokas), they were built to keep the wind blowing inside the palace.