Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the palace is modeled after the crown of the goddess Krishna, which sparkles in the sunlight. The five-story structure, made of pink sandstone, adds to the beauty of the heritage city of Jaipur.
Hawa Mahal was originally built as a private complex for royal women, who could watch the daily lives of the people through its windows without having to show their faces in public.
The palace has no direct entrance. Visitors wishing to visit the Hawa Mahal must enter from the City Palace entrance.
In addition, decorative elements only exist on the front. The interior of the palace, on the contrary, is quite simple with a series of pillars and paths leading to higher floors. Hawa Mahal does not have stairs but uses ramps as a walkway. Therefore, in 2005, Hawa Mahal palace was renovated and an elevator was added to serve visitors.mandarin.
Hawa Mahal is a harmonious blend of Hindu Rajput and Mughal Islamic architecture. Rajput style is expressed in domes and decorative arts, while Islamic architecture is expressed in carvings and stonework.
Hawa Mahal is especially prominent in the early morning when the first rays of sunlight light up the entire palace. This is also a must-see destination for tourists when coming to the pink city of Jaipur. The palace has a five-story pyramidal architecture and is built with characteristic red and pink sandstone.
The system of small windows catches the wind blowing in from outside, and keeps the palace always airy and cool. Small balconies across the windows and domes are also attached to the edges of the palace, creating the highlight and beauty of the palace.
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