The Palace of The Winds
The Hawa Mahal, or Palace Of The Winds as it is also called, was built in 1799. It is 5 stories tall, but only the depth of one room. It was used by the ladies of the palace to watch over the outside world without being scene.
There are 953 lattice screened windows and a constant breeze blows through the building, which is where the name, The Palace Of The Winds came from.
The main attraction of the Hawa Mahal is the facade.
Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of 7 the wonders of the world. Its one of the most beautiful monuments that the Mougles built. The Taj Mahal is one of the of the finest examples of Mughal archietecture. The Taj Mahal is actually an intergrated complex of structures that contains gardens, gateways, inn's and mosque.
Year of construction: 1631
Completed in: 1653
Time Taken: 22 years
Built By: Shan Jahan
Dedicated to: Mumtaz Mahal, the wife of Shan Jahan.
Location: Arga ( Uttar Pradesh)
Building Types: Islamic Tomb
Archietecture: Islamic
Cost Of Construction: 32 core rupees
Number of workers: 20,000
Highlights:One of the 7 wonders of the world.
Timings: 6:00a.m - 7:30p.m ( closed on Friday)
