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Who constructed Hawa Mahal, and who designed it?

AMaharaja Sawai Jai Singh and architect Vishwakarma

BMaharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and architect Lal Chand Ustad

CMaharaja Sawai Man Singh and architect Shilpi Sharma

DMaharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh and architect Anil Kumar

Answer:

B. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and architect Lal Chand Ustad

Read Explanation:

- 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.


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