Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal, which means "Palace of the Wind," is a well-known palace in Jaipur, India, around 300 kilometers from Delhi. It is made of red and pink sandstone and situated on the outskirts of the Jaipur City Palace, extending as far as Zenana, or women's rooms. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jhunjhunu in the state of Rajasthan, erected the structure in 1799. He was so fascinated by Khetri Mahal's distinctive structure that he erected this great and ancient palace.