A striking 15th century palace with a ship like

design surrounded by twin lakes offering a unique

architecural marvel and serene ambience.
 Range
Development

Jahaz
Mahal
PRESENTED BY JYOTI KHATRI NARANG &
SHREEYA SHARMA
Points of Discussion

Topics to be Covered

HISTORY OF JAHAZ MAHAL MANDAV (M.P)

ARCHITECTURE
WHAT JAHAZ MAHAL IS FAMOUS FOR
WATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ELEMNTS THAT ISNPIRED US
Topic JAHAZ MAHAL
Introduction A land of magnificent architecture, Madhya Pradesh has a magnitude of
marvels located across the state that play a significant role in enhancing
the beauty of this lush region. One such architectural marvel is Jahaz
Mahal, that mesmerises its visitors with its unique shape: built on a
narrow strip of land between Munj Talao and Kapur Talao with the
appearance of an anchored ship. Jahaz Mahal, or a palace that looks like
a ship, was built by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khilji as a harem and it extends
over a length of 110 m and a width of 15 m.

With an amalgam of Afghan, Mughal, Hindu and Mesopotamian

architectural styles, Jahaz Mahal is one of the most famous monuments
and has redefined tourism in Mandu. Being surrounded by water that
reflects the palace, it resembles a floating architecture, hence the name
Jahaz Mahal.
History
A Brief Discussion

The history of Jahaz Mahal is entwined

with the history of Mandu. This is where
15,000 royal women resided. The harem
was constructed in such a manner that it
gave the women complete autonomy yet
shielded them from the eyes of the
common man. The women enjoyed a life
filled with luxuries and pleasures.
What is Jahaz Mahal
famous for?

Apart from the enthralling architecture, Jahaz Mahal is also an

important venue for the vibrant colours of the Mandu festival. With a
series of adventure activities, music shows, lights, and balloon festivals
that happen every year in the winter season, the city of Mandu shine
like a pearl that needs to be experienced by every enthusiast of
Madhya Pradesh.

Along with a colourful festival, the sound and light show at the Jahaz
Mahal is another mesmerising event that holds the eyes of every
visitor.
Sailing through time : Explore the elegance of
jahaz mahal mandu's architectural gem.
The architecture of Jahaz
Mahal (Ship Palace) at
Mandu

The main entrance is situated on the eastern side of

the palace and on each side of the entrance stands six
arched openings, with a cornice supported by stone
brackets. There are three large halls on the ground
floor, which are connected by corridors with narrow
rooms at either end. The room at the southern end has
a water channel believed to have supplied water to a
beautifully designed cistern beyond the northern
room. The rear end of each of the halls opens into
pavilions that overlook the Munj Talao. They are
believed to have been built for the womenfolk in the
king's harem, who remained hidden from public view
by the curtains that hung from the arches of the
pavilions.
 Water Management
System of Mandu:

There is more to the Jahaz Mahal. An amazing

water management system! There are spiral
ridges passing through the walls of the Palace
which worked as pipes to the pools and were
filled with sand to filter and monitor the flow of
water. The lakes below acted as reservoirs and
water was sent up to the pools with simple
piston-based hydraulics! A clear example of
water conservation system which was
replicated across Mandu.
 THINGS THAT
INSPIRE US FOR OUR
COLLECTION
WINDOWS(JHAROKHAS)
SPIRAL WATER MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
MUGHAL , AFGHANI,
MESOPOTAMIAN AND HINDU
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE
INFLUENCED MOTIFS
EARTHY COLOR PALLETTE
FLOATING REFLECTION
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