Hawa Mahal, also known as the “Palace of Winds,” is a beautiful structure located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, a ruler of the Kachwaha Rajput dynasty, and the architect behind the structure was Lal Chand Ustad. Situated at the edge of the City Palace, Hawa Mahal was built to extend the zenana, or women’s chambers.

The palace has a five-story exterior resembling a honeycomb of a beehive, comprising 953 small windows, known as jharokhas, decorated with intricate latticework. This design facilitates the passage of cool air, an architectural feature that helps alleviate the oppressive summer heat. Built from red and pink sandstone.