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Who constructed the Hawa Mahal?

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Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh

The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur.

Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, this five-storey pink sandstone palace features 953 small windows (jharokhas).

It allowed royal ladies to observe street festivals and daily life while remaining unseen.

Hence, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.

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