Palace Of The Winds This beautiful five-storey palace was constructed by Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty. Lal Chand Ustad was the main architect of this palace (built of red and pink sandstone). The palace is believed to have been constructed in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. ‘Hawa Mahal’ is considered to be the embodiment of Rajputana architecture. The 953 windows, or ‘Jharokhas', covering the lace-like facade of the ‘Palace of the Winds’ were designed to allow the ladies of the royal court to watch the drama of the streets unobserved behind their delicate latticework. The Purdah system followed by the Rajputs is said to be one of the main reasons ‘Hawa Mahal’ was built. During those days, Rajput royal women did not appear in public or in front of strangers. However, they were keen to follow the day-to-day events and royal processions occurring on the streets. It is for their benefit that the ‘Palace of the Winds’ was built, complete with small windows and screened balconies. This gave the women a sense of freedom, without appearing in public. #chapeaulondon #chapeaublog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #wordsandpictures #amazing #london #lifestyle #hawamahal #jaipur #india #thepalaceofthewinds #jharokhas #krishna #purdah #kachhwaharajputdynasty #maharajasawaipratapsingh #citypalace #pinkcity #pink #sandstone (at Jaipur, Rajasthan)