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Hawa Mahal

Palace of Winds
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Hawa Mahal, or The Palace of Winds, is a palace in Jaipur, India. The palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of Jaipur. The building is lime plastered in the 'Jaipur pink' color, locally called 'geru'.

Constructed, 1799
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The palace extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.

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Its five floor exterior is akin to honeycomb with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework.

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The original intent of the lattice design was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life and festivals celebrated in the street below without being seen, since they had to obey the strict rules of "purdah", which forbade them from appearing in public without face coverings.

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This architectural feature also allowed cool air from the Venturi effect to pass through, thus making the whole area more pleasant during the high temperatures in summer.

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The stone-carved screens, small casements, and arched roofs are some of the features of this popular tourist spot.

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