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It was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas decorated with intricate latticework. 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.
May 15, 2024 · Hawa Mahal, palace in the Indian city of Jaipur that was designed by Lal Chand Ustad for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of the founder of Jaipur, and was completed in 1799. Regarded as one of the iconic symbols of the state of Rajasthan, it sits in the center of Rajasthan’s capital city. Built as an extension to the women’s ...
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Aug 30, 2023 · Hawa Mahal owes its striking design to the renowned architect Lal Chand Ustad. Drawing inspiration from the distinctive honeycomb-like facade of Khetri Mahal, another splendid palace in Rajasthan, Lal Chand Ustad crafted the intricate blueprint of Hawa Mahal.
Aug 26, 2019 · Architect Lal Chand Ustad took it to a whole new level though, by transforming the concept into a grand landmark structure with five floors. The facade of the Hawa Mahal is believed to resemble Lord Krishna's crown, as Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh was an ardent devotee.
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The architect of this unique five-storied pyramidal palace with a height of 15 m from its elevated base was Lal Chand Ustad. The design of the building showcases an excellent blend of Hindu Rajput architecture with that of the Islamic Mughal architecture.
Constructed of red and pink sandstones by Lal Chand Ustad, Hawa Mahal is famous for its windows or 'Jharokhas' which enable free circulation of air within the structure. Its entrance is a door which leads to a spacious courtyard surrounded by two-storey buildings on three sides.
Jun 17, 2016 · Lal Chand Ustad had designed this palace in the shape of a pyramid with its façade similar to a honeycomb with 953 ‘jharokas’ or small windows carved out beautifully in a traditional Marwari design covered with intricate latticework.
