Jharokha

thumb|Jharokha balcony in Jodhpur (Mehrangarh) Jharokha thumb|upright|A jharokha in Maheshwar Fort, Madhya Pradesh

thumb|upright|Several jharokha can be seen jutting out from the facade of this typical haveli at [[Jaisalmer, Rajasthan]] The jharoka is a stone window projecting from the outer wall of an upper story building. It usually overlooks a street, market, court or any other space. It is a common feature in classical Indian architecture, most prominently seen in Rajput architecture. It is supported by two or more brackets or corbelling, and includes two pillars, balustrade and a cupola or pyramidal roof. Although it is technically closed by a jali, it is generally partly open for people to view public events. The jharokha is more formal and ornamental than English or French oriel window, and is one of the most distinctive characteristics of the façade in medieval Rajput architecture until the 19th century.