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Q: Who built the Hawa Mahal situated in Jaipur?
  • A. Rawal Jaisal
  • B. Sawai Pratap Singh
  • C. Chitrangad Mori
  • D. Rawal Ratan Singh
Correct Answer: Option B - Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a multi layered palace, was built by Kachhwaha Rajput Ruler Sawai Pratap Singh (grandson of Sawai Jai Singh who was the founder of Jaipur and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 A.D. The five storied structure was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Red and Pink Sandstone has been used to build the Hawa Mahal. It was built to facilitate ladies of the royal household to enjoy processions and observed crowd in the below street without being noticed by the people.
B. Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a multi layered palace, was built by Kachhwaha Rajput Ruler Sawai Pratap Singh (grandson of Sawai Jai Singh who was the founder of Jaipur and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 A.D. The five storied structure was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Red and Pink Sandstone has been used to build the Hawa Mahal. It was built to facilitate ladies of the royal household to enjoy processions and observed crowd in the below street without being noticed by the people.

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Hawa Mahal is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a multi layered palace, was built by Kachhwaha Rajput Ruler Sawai Pratap Singh (grandson of Sawai Jai Singh who was the founder of Jaipur and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 A.D. The five storied structure was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. Red and Pink Sandstone has been used to build the Hawa Mahal. It was built to facilitate ladies of the royal household to enjoy processions and observed crowd in the below street without being noticed by the people.