When was Hawa Mahal, also known as the "Palace of Breeze," built?
A1600
B1699
C1799
D1899
Answer:
C. 1799
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.