From the archive record
Rajasthan tableau showcases “Hawa Mahal” not as a monument, but as a “lively Building”, which is full of eye-catching activities throughout the day and night during Republic Day Parade in Delhi. Grandeur of Jaipur and pride of Rajasthan, this huge structure is famous as “Palace of Winds” in the entire world and is a world heritage site. It was built in 1799 by the King of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and was designed by the architect Lal Chand Usta. He designed it in the form of the crown of Shri Krishna. Standing 50 feet high, this five storey huge building has 953 small windows known as “Jharokhas”. It reflects the striking fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture style. In this tableau, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh is shown in the front, while the replica of “Hawa Mahal” is shown i