Hawa Mahal
LocationIndia
Year1799
TypePalace
About Hawa Mahal
The Palace of Winds in Jaipur. A five story facade pierced with 953 latticed windows. Built so royal women could watch street life unseen. The lattice channels cooling breezes, hence the name. Built of red and pink sandstone. Shaped like the crown of the god Krishna.
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