Hawa Mahal from JAIPUR (INDIA)

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Hawa Mahal, also known as the "Palace of Winds," is a stunning five-story palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Made from red and pink sandstone, it has 953 small windows (jharokhas) designed to allow cool breeze to pass through and keep the palace airy. These windows also enabled royal women to observe street festivals without being seen, following the purdah system. It’s a brilliant example of Rajput and Mughal architecture and remains a major tourist attraction in India.

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