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Jaipur, which is also known as the Pink City boasts of a rich history, rich heritage as well as rich culture and the residents of this city have still preserved the age old traditions. The historical sites, the cultural sites, the markets that displays exclusive handicrafts and the excellent facilities associated with recreational activities as well as dining makes this city worth a visit.
It could be said that your trip of this city, would remain definitely incomplete without a visit to the Hawa Mahal. The Hawa Mahal, which got built in the year 1799 by Maharaja Sawal Pratap, is one of the major landmarks of the city of Jaipur. It is also required to state here that the credit for the design of this grand Mahal goes to Lal Chand Ustad.
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Your first view of the Hawa Mahal would bring to your mind the image of the pyramid, as it resembles the shape of a pyramid. It is five storeys high and from its outer view you could make out that this structure features small casements and you would be surprised to know that the casements are a total of 953 and each of the casements are adorned with latticework. The other features of the Hawa Mahal includes small balconies, roofs that are in the shape of a arch, valances that have been magnificently carved and windows that have been made with the help of pink sandstones.
As you enter through the gate of the Hawa Mahal, you would be welcomed by a courtyard, which is adorned with buildings that adorns the two sides of the courtyard and these buildings boasts of a height of a two storey building. The museum of this courtyard displays rare exhibits that provide the tourists with a fair idea about the history of this Mahal as well as about the history of this city.
Do not forget to carry your camera along with you, as you do not want to miss out on the opportunity to take pictures of this stunningly beautiful Hawa Mahal.
It is required to mention here that the Hawa Mahal is at present under the supervision of the archeological department.
The site placesinindia.com provides a detailed account on Hawa Mahal.
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