Question

Who constructed Hawa Mahal, and who designed it?

• A. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and architect Vishwakarma
• B. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and architect Lal Chand Ustad
• C. Maharaja Sawai Man Singh and architect Shilpi Sharma
• D. Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh and architect Anil Kumar

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and architect Lal Chand Ustad

- Hawa Mahal, or the "Palace of Breeze," was built in 1799 as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur. - It was designed to allow the royal women, who strictly adhered to "pardah," to observe street processions and activities without being seen by the public. - It was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty, the palace was designed by architect Lal Chand Ustad and is made of red and pink sandstone. - The structure is believed to have been designed in the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown, the Hindu god. - The palace is renowned for its pyramid-like shape and its 953 windows, or 'Jharokhas,' which are beautifully adorned with intricate carvings.