The spectacular monument 'Palace of the Winds' (Hawa Mahal) was designed by which royal architect of the Jaipur court? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The spectacular monument 'Palace of the Winds' (Hawa Mahal) was designed by which royal architect of the Jaipur court?
A. Mirza Raja Jai Singh
B. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya
C. Samuel Swinton Jacob
D. Lal Chand Ustad
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Hawa Mahal was designed by architect Lal Chand Ustad for Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as an extension of the royal women's chambers.
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