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The City Palace Jaipur was constructed between 1729 and 1732 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who belonged to the Kachwaha Rajput clan. He was the founder of Jaipur city. His earlier capital was Amer, located 11 kilometers from Jaipur. With the growth of population and scarcity of water, he decided to shift the capital to Jaipur. He approached Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a notable architect during that time, to design the city's architecture. Within four years, major palaces in the city were constructed, including the City Palace Jaipur, situated in the central north-east part of the city. The Palace was the location for conducting various religious and cultural events.
The City Palace Jaipur houses the famous Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and the residence of the royal family of Jaipur. The palace reflects a classic blend of Indian, Mughal, and European architectural styles that can be seen in its grand pillars, latticework or jali work, and carved marble interiors. It is an expansive complex that includes many buildings, pavilions, courtyards, and beautiful gardens. The structure spans a large area, covering one-seventh of the old city of Jaipur.

Hawa Mahal was built by Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. When the maharaja saw the structure of Khetri Mahal in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, he was so impressed that he decided to build a palace modeled on it. Hawa Mahal, also called the Palace of Breeze, was the result of that inspiration.

This five-storied structure was designed by Lal Chand Ustad as an extension of the City Palace. Starting from the City Palace's edge, Hawa Mahal extends to the women's chambers aka zenana. During those days, the Purdah system was strictly followed and Royal Rajpur women weren't allowed to show their faces to strangers or even appear in public. The palace comprises 953 windows which enabled them to get a glimpse of the day-to-day activities and festivities happening on the street below without appearing in public.
Designed in red and pink sandstone, this one-of-its-kind palace boasts a pyramidal shape. It has five stories and rises up to a height of 50 feet. The 953 windows featured on the front part of the palace lend it a honeycombed hive look. Thanks to the exceptional latticework on these windows, the palace experiences a cooling effect as the breeze blows in through them. Delicately designed hanging cornices are another attractive aspect of Hawa Mahal's architecture.

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