The 1948 stamp commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II features the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) in Jaipur.
The Hawa Mahal is a stunning five-story sandstone structure with intricate latticework windows, designed to allow royal ladies to observe street processions and daily life without being seen.
It’s a symbol of Jaipur’s rich architectural heritage and the grandeur of the Rajput era.
Jaipur State, historically known as the Kingdom of Amber, was a kingdom centered on Jaipur town. It existed from the 12th century and later became a princely state during the British period. The state was in a subsidiary alliance with the British from 1818 until their withdrawal from India in August 1947.
Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh meticulously planned the city’s layout, consulting books on architecture and architects. The city was built following the principles of Vastu Shastra, and its wide boulevards, painted pink in the 19th century, earned it the nickname "Pink City"
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