Hawa Mahal is a prominent monument in Jaipur, India known as the "Palace of Winds". It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for the women of the royal household to observe everyday life and processions without being seen. The five-story pyramid shaped structure is made of pink sandstone and has intricate carvings and 953 small windows covered with intricate latticework. While the exterior appears as a screen, the interior has a mass of pillars and passages leading to the top floor via ramps rather than stairs to facilitate the movement of palanquins.