Mandu or Mandavgad is
a ruined city in the Dhar district in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh
state, central India. The distance between Dhar & Mandu is about 35 km. The
fortress town on a rocky hill is about 100 km from Indore is well known for its
fine architecture. Mandu was originally the fort-capital of Rajput Parmara
rulers of Malwa. Towards the end of the 11th century, it came under the rule of
the Taranga kingdom.
Places of interest
Jahaz Mahal/Ship Palace Situated between two artificial
lakes, this two storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a
ship floating in water. Built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khilji, it served as a
harem for the sultan. It is a major tourist attraction.
Hindola Mahal - meaning Swing palace is so named due to its
sloping side walls it is one of a set buildings making up the royal palace
complex at Mandu, which consists of the Jahaz Mahal, the Hindola Mahal, the
Tawili Mahal, and the Nahar Jharokha. There are a number of other, undated
structures surrounding the palace - an evidence of the rich and glorious past.
Rewa kund - A reservoir constructed by Baz Bahadur for the
purpose of supplying water to Rani Roopmati's Pavilion. The reservoir is
situated below the pavilion and hence is considered an architectural marvel.
Roopmati's Pavilion Rani Roopmati - the love interest of
Baaz Bahadur lived here and is said to have gazed at the Baz Bahadur's Palace -
situated below and also at Narmada River, flowing through the Nimar plains far below.
The Pavilion is a major tourist attraction.
Baz Bahadur's Palace-Built by Baz Bahadur, this 16th-century structure is famous for its
large courtyards encompassed by large halls and high terraces. It is
situated below Roopmati's Pavilion and can be seen from the pavilion.
