Hawa Mahal, Visakhapatnam
Hawa Mahal meaning 'palace of winds' is a historic summer residential palace of the royal family of Jeypore located at Beach Road, Visakhapatnam.[1] Built by Maharajah Ram Chandra Dev IV, it is considered one of the most iconic historical sites in Visakhapatnam. It is now owned by the members of the Jeypore Royal Family.
| Hawa Mahal Palace | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Beach Palace |
| Architectural style | Gothic architecture |
| Address | Beach Road, Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh |
| Coordinates | 17.707458°N 83.311838°E |
| Construction started | 1917 |
| Completed | 1923 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Maharajah Ram Chandra Dev IV |
History
The foundation of this iconic beach palace was laid by HH Maharajah Ram Chandra Dev IV in 1917 and it was finally completed after six years in 1923.
References
- "Host literary fest in Hawa Mahal to promote tourism in Visa". Times of India. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
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