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hawa mahal in jaipur

2019-01-12 10:24:56

Cultural IndiaHawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is one of the most important monuments of Jaipur. Let’s have a look at its architecture, history, visit timing and some interesting factsCultural India : Indian Monuments : Hawa MahalHawa MahalWhen was it built: 1799Who built it: Maharaja Sawai Pratap SinghWhere is it located: Jaipur, Rajasthan, IndiaWhy was it built: For the royal women to enjoy the events and festivals in the streetArchitectural Style: Blend of Hindu Rajput architecture and the Islamic Mughal architectureVisit Timing: Daily, 9:30 am to 4:30 pmHow to Reach: The city of Jaipur is well-connected with other Indian cities by air, rail and road and also with some international cities by air. The Jaipur International Airport is situated at Sanganer, a southern suburb at a distance of 13 kilometres from Jaipur.Image Credit: fpinfo.inHawa Mahal or the 'Palace Of The Winds' located in the heart of the beautiful Pink City of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India, is one of the most famous tourist attractions and a prominent landmark of the city that is renowned for its rich cultural and architectural history. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of the Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty, this beautiful structure is predominantly a high screen wall made of pink and red sandstone that facilitated royal women to get an eyeful of the street festivals and busy city life while remaining out of the view of public. This five-storey building in the shape of a crown of Lord Krishna with 953 jharokhas or windows and a beautifully decorated façade resembling a honeycomb of a beehive that gives one a feel of the rich heritage of the Rajputs.

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Red Fort

2019-01-11 20:12:04

Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for nearly 200 years, until 1856.[1] It is located in the center of Delhi and houses a number of museums. In addition to accommodating the emperors and their households, it was the ceremonial and political center of the Mughal state and the setting for events critically impacting the region

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lotus temple

2019-01-11 16:02:08

The Lotus Temple, located in Delhi, India, is a Bahá'í House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986, costing $10 million.[1] Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city. Like all Bahá'í Houses of Worship, the Lotus Temple is open to all, regardless of religion or any other qualification. The building is composed of 27 free-standing marble-clad "petals" arranged in clusters of three to form nine sides,[2] with nine doors opening onto a central hall with a height of slightly over 34.27metres[3] and a capacity of 2500 people.[4] The Lotus Temple has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured in many newspaper and magazine articles.[5] A 2001 CNN report referred to it as the most visited building in the world.

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