India Mandu (Central India) Part 39
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Mandu: Madhya Pradesh, India:
Mandu or Mandavgad is a ruined city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from the Dhar city. In the 11th century, Mandu was the sub division of the Tarangagadh or Taranga[disambiguation needed] kingdom . This fortress town on a rocky outcrop about 100 km (62 mi) from Indore is celebrated for its fine architecture.
Places of interest
Mandu, due to its strategic position and natural defences, was an important place with a rich and varied history. It was an important military outpost and its military past can be gauged by the circuit of the battlemented wall, which is nearly 37 km (23 mi) and is punctuated by 12 gateways. The wall encloses a large number of palaces, mosques, Jain temples of 14th century and other buildings. The oldest mosque dates from 1405; the finest is the Jama Masjid or great mosque, a notable example of Pashtun architecture. The marble domed tomb of this ruler is also magnificent
The Darwazas/Gates
The wall encompassing Mandu has 12 major gates or darwazas. The present road, through which Mandu is reached passes through many of these. Also encountered are smaller gateways built to provide protection to the above-mentioned 12 gates.
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.
Hindola Mahal
Hindola Mahal - meaning Swing palace is so named due to its sloping side walls. The Hindola Mahal might have been constructed during the reign of Hushang Shah about 1425 C.E. but may date to the end of the 15th century during the reign of Ghiyas al-Din. 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.The Hindola Mahal may have been used as an audience chamber. There are a number of other, undated structures surrounding the palace - an evidence of the rich and glorious past. Jami Masjid Inspired by the great mosque of Damascus, this enormous structure is striking in both its simplicity and architectural style-with large courtyards and grand entrances.
Hoshang Shah's Tomb
India's first marble structure[citation needed], it is one of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture. Its unique features include the beautifully proportioned dome, intricate marble lattice work and porticoed courts and towers. It served as a template for the construction of Taj Mahal.
Roopmati's Pavilion
A large sandstone structure originally built as an army observation post it is known today as 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, a river which the queen revered.
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.
For further details the Bengali book Mandu by Prasenjit Dasgupta, published by Patralekha, Kolkata, may be read.Wikipedia
The Ship Palace (Jahaz Mahal) and Hindola Mahal
Jahaz Mehal/Ship Palace Situated between two artificial tanks /lakes, this Magnificent architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in water. Built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khilji, it is said it served as a harem for the sultan (even most of the history is heresy for me) . It is a major tourist attraction and presents many scenic views and photographic opportunities.
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.The Hindola Mahal may have been used as an audience chamber. There are a number of other, undated structures surrounding the palace - an evidence of the rich and glorious past of India.
Mandav Jahaz Mahal Best inside view near Champa Baodi ????♀️
Mandav or you can say mandu near Indore and Jahaz Mahal is one of the great monument you are viewing Jahaz Mahal inside view near Champa Baodi.
Jahaz Mahal is a mahal but looks like a giant ship surrounding with water two sides and garden facing from two sides.
Jahaz mahal is located between vindhya mountain range and looks very beautiful, Construction of Jahaz Mahal started by Parmars.
It comes in the part of Royal Complex of Mandav Taveli Mahal , Jahaz Mahal, Munj Sagar , Kapur Talab, Hindola Mahal, Champa Baodi, Shahi Mahal, Jal Mahal, Nahar Jharokha, Natak Ghar , Hammam Ghar, Dilawar khan ki masjid and many more monuments in the royal complex of mandav or mandu. They are now managed by archeological survey of India you can visit Jahaz mahal by the ticket of Rs 30 for Indian and 300 for foreigners you can visit this place in approx 2 hrs.
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