New Delhi: Hawa Mahal is a stunning piece of architecture in Jaipur which never fails to evoke a sense of awe and surprise. It is a palace in Rajasthan’s Jaipur which has been constructed from red and pink sandstone. The Hawa Mahal is located on the edge of Jaipur’s City Palace and extends to the chambers of the women. In this article, we will take a look at the facts of this grand architectural design.
Who constructed the Hawa Mahal?
Hawa Mahal is known as the “palace of winds” and it is considered unique since it has many small windows and balconies that look like a honeycomb. In 1799, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh constructed the structure. He was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh’s grandson who founded the Jhunjhunu city in Rajasthan. He was inspired by Khetri Mahal’s unique structure and hence decided to build this historical and grand palace.
Who designed the Hawa Mahal?
Lal Chand Ustad was the designer and the architect of the Hawa Mahal. It has a five-floor exterior which looks like a honeycomb with 953 Jharokhas which have been designed with intricate latticework. Originally, the latticework was done to enable royal ladies to observe day-to-day life and festivals in the street below the palace without anybody being able to see them. The design allows cool air to pass through and during summer the place has a very pleasant climate. The street view of the Hawa Mahal is not its front side but it is the back.
A fusion of Rajput and Mughal architectures
The Hawa Mahal was constructed in red and pink sandstone like the monuments of Jaipur and its colour is a full testimony to the city’s “Pink City” epithet. While its façade has 953 niches with intricately carved jharokhas, the rear side of the structure is plain looking. The architectural and cultural heritage of Hawa Mahal reflects a fusion of Rajput architecture and Mughal architecture.
The Hawa Mahal, or “Palace of Winds,” in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a stunning architectural marvel built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, its honeycomb façade features 953 jharokhas (windows) allowing royal women to observe street life unseen. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
