Which remarkable structure, known as 'Hawa Mahal' (Palace of Winds), is characterized by its honeycomb design and was built in 1799 in Jaipur? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which remarkable structure, known as 'Hawa Mahal' (Palace of Winds), is characterized by its honeycomb design and was built in 1799 in Jaipur?
A. Sawai Jai Singh II
B. Sawai Madho Singh I
C. Sawai Pratap Singh
D. Sawai Ram Singh II
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built the Hawa Mahal in 1799. Its five-story exterior is akin to the honeycomb of a beehive with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas.
Explanation:
The Tughlaq dynasty introduced a stern, functional style of architecture known as the 'Tughlaqabad' style, which is also referred to as 'Hoshyari' (meaning care or economy) due to its austerity.
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