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Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, is an iconic landmark in Jaipur, India. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this five-story palace is renowned for its unique honeycomb structure and 953 intricately carved windows, or jharokhas. These windows were designed to allow royal ladies to observe street festivals and daily life without being seen, adhering to the purdah system. The