Places you

must visit in
Mandu
 Mandu, Mandav or Mandavgad the place where you must
visit once and see the Wonders of Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) in
India. The place where you will be found the Palaces, Gates,
Monuments along with a beautiful experience that makes
your life happier and joyfully.
History
The word Mandu is origin from a Prakrit corruption of "Mandupa Durga".

The Paramara dynasty ruled Mandu in the 10th-11th century.

In 1305, Delhi sultan Allauddin Khilji captured Malwa.

In. 1436, Mohammad Khilji take the charge and established Khilji dynasty in
Malwa. He was succeeded by his son Ghiyas-Ud-Din which build Jahaj Mahal in
Mandu.
1. Roopmati Pavilion

It's told the love story of Rani Roopmati and Prince Baz
Bahadur. The pavilion made off Large Sandstone. In the
southern side of pavilion Baz Bahadur palace and the
Narmada river flowing through the Nimar plains far below, a
river which is very close to her heart.
2. Baz Bahadur Palace

Baz Bahadur the last independent ruler of Malwa. This palace

is a mixer of Rajasthani and Mughal style constructed by
Nasir-Ud-Din in 1508-09. It is famous for its large courtyard
surrounded by large halls and high terraces. It is in the
southern side of Rani Roopmati pavilion and can be seen
from the pavilion.
3. Jami Masjid

The large courtyard Mosque which is famous for its

architecture inspired by the great mosque of Damascus. In
front of Jami Masjid, there are ruins of Ashrafi Mahal.
4. Ashrafi Mahal

Ashrafi palace which is now a ruin. In the northeast of the

palace, there is seven-story wining memorial and a Ram
Temple nearby. It is also a beautiful architecture of Mughal
period.
5. Hoshangshah Tomb

An excellent example of Afghan architecture which is India's

first marble architecture. Shahjahan sent his architect in
Mandu to see Hoshangshah tomb and took inspiration to
build the Taj Mahal.
6. Jahaj Mahal/Ship palace

It is located between two artificial lakes (Munj Talao and

Kapur Talao) therefore it is also known as "Ship floating in
Water". Jahaj Mahal is constructed by Ghiyas-Ud-Din Khilji It
is a very beautiful place which makes you feel like Heaven
7. Hindola Mahal

Hindola Mahal means Swinging Palace, name because of its

Sloping Side Wall. This Palace is in "T-shape" it's constructed
by Prince of Malwa Baz Bahadur in 1425.
8. Champa Baoli

A bath which is constructed in Turkish style. This placed was

named Champa Baoli because the aromas of the water were
considered to be similar to the flower of Champa (Plumeria
alba).
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