Hawa Mahal Historical Facts and Pictures

Hawa Mahal (The Palace of the Breeze), located in the state of Jaipur in India, is one of the finest specimens of Rajput architecture and a popular tourist destination. Protected and maintained by the State Government’s Archeological Department, the five-storied monument rises 15 meters (50 feet) high from its base. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput Dynasty while renowned architect Lal Chand Ustad designed it based on the crown of Lord Krishna (the Hindu God).

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal Pictures

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal at Night

Hawa Mahal at Night Pictures

Hawa Mahal at Night

Hawa Mahal Interior

Hawa Mahal Interior Images

Hawa Mahal Interior Photos

Hawa Mahal Interior Pictures

Hawa Mahal Interior

Beautiful red and pink sandstone was used for building the pyramidal monument with the construction work completing in the year 1799. The 953 closely spaced windows (jharokha) decorated with detailed latticework gives the whole palace a unique honeycomb-like appearance in addition to air conditioning the whole area in hot summer days which earns the place its name.