Hawa Mahal Jharoka

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. Hawa Mahal is considered to be unique as it has many small w…
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. Hawa Mahal is considered to be unique as it has many small windows and balconies that seem like a honeycomb.
  • Architectural style: Hindu Rajput Architecture
  • Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan
  • Completed: 1799
  • Alternative names: Palace of the Winds, Palace of the Breeze
  • Country: India
  • Structural system: Red, yellow, black, rainbow and pink sandstone
  • Architect(s): Lal Chand Ustad
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