Hawa Mahal
Also known as Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Hawa Mahal is a distinctive five-story pink palace located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, known for its unique honeycomb-like façade with hundreds of small windows. It is one of Jaipur's most iconic landmarks and a significant example of the city's architectural heritage.
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- museumsrajasthan.gov.in/monument/hawa-mahal
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- East facade Hawa Mahal Jaipur from ground level (July 2022) - img 01.jpg
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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, also known as the "palace of winds" was built in 1799 by the Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The palace is known for its honeycomb-like façade featuring numerous small windows and balconies.[2]