In the United States, I am unaware of any minimum distance required from a window. There may be a local code where you live or work that establishes a requirement.
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in the USA if following the NEC there is no specific requirement for wall switch heights for general lighting There may be requirements for machinery
To control a light with a switch, the switch has to be connected in series with the light fixture.
You would need to purchase a duplex switch. As for the pilot light look for a duplex switch that has a neon pilot light that is incorporated into the handle of the switch. When the switch is turned on the switch's handle will illuminate.
A single pole switch controls a light or outlet at one location. A 3 way switch controls a light or outlet from 2 locations.
if light is not going off, bad switch or short in wiring to light!!