A haveli is a traditional townhouse, mansion, manor house, in the Indian subcontinent, usually one with historical and architectural significance, and located in a town or city. The word haveli is derived from Arabic hawali, meaning "partition" or "private space", popularised under the Mughal Empire, and was devoid of any architectural affiliations. Later, the word haveli came to be used as a generic term for various styles of regional mansions, manor houses, townhouse found in the Indian subcontinent.
Patwon Ji Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
Multistorey structures and balconies during Mauryan Empire, 3rd century BCE
Townhouse Haveli with Jharokha windows
Relief depicting early form of Jharokha windows, 1st century CE
Architecture of Rajasthan
The architecture of the Indian state of Rajasthan has usually been a regional variant of the style of Indian architecture prevailing in north India at the time. Rajasthan is especially notable for the forts and palaces of the many Rajput rulers, which are popular tourist attractions.
Jaisalmer Fort, originally including the whole city, dominating the more recent city sections below.
One of the Sahasra Bahu Temples built during the 10th century CE.
Screen of the Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque in Ajmer
City Palace at Jaipur was designed by Vidyadhar Bhattarcharya and built between 1729 and 1732. The architecture of the palace shows clear Mughal influences on its Rajput Architecture.
