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Madhya Pradesh - Mandu

Mandu - Sightseeing

 

Jahaz Mahal :-

This120m long 'ship balance' built between the two artificial lakes, Munj Talao, is an elegant Two-storeyed palace. Probably it was built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din Khilji for his large harem. With its open pavilions,  balconies overhanging  the water and open terrace, the Jahaz Mahal is an imaginative recreation in stone of a royal pleasure craft. 

 

Hindola Mahal :-

An audience hall also belonging to Ghiyas-ud-din's reign, it drives the name of 'Swinging Place' from its sloping  side walls. Superb and innovative technique are also evident in its ornamental   facade, delicate trellis works in a sandstone and beautifully moulded  columns. To the west of Hindola Mahal there are several unidentified buildings which still bear traces of their past grandeur. Amdist these is an elaborately constructed well called Champa Baoli which is connected with underground vaulted room where arrangements for cold and hot water were made.

Hoshang Sha's Tomb :-

India's first marble edifice is one of the most refined examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. Its unique features  are the magnificently proportioned dome , marble latticework  of remarkable delicacy and proticoes, court and towers to mark the four corners of the rectangle

Jami Masjid :-

Inspired by the great mosque of Damscus, the Jami Masjid was conceived on a grand scale , with a high plinth and a huge domed porch projection in the centre, background dominated by similar imposing domes with the inventing space filled up by seemingly innumerable domes. 

Asharfi Mahal  :-

Built  by Hoshang Shah's Khilji, this' place of gold coin' facing the jami masjid  was conceived as an academic institution (madrassa) for young boys and study cells still remains in a fair state of preservation.  In a same complex he built seven storeyed tower to celebrate his victory over Rana Kumba of Mewar, of which one building survived. Also ruins is the tomb which was intended to be the largest structure in Mandu, but which collapsed due to hasty and faulty construction.


      Rewa Kund :-

A reservoir built by Baz Bahadur with an aqueduct to provide Roopmati's palace with water .today the pool is revered as a  sacred spot .  

     Baz Abrader's Palace:-

Built in the early 6th century by Baz Bahadur, the palace's unique features are spacious  courtyard surround by halls and high terrace.

Roopmati's Pavilion :-

The pavilion was originally built as army observation post. From its hill top perch, this graceful structure with its two pavilions was retreat of the lovely queen, from where she could see Baz Bahadur's Palace and Narmda  from far flow