GWALIOR FORT Man mandir palace

• Vibrant blue and green yellow motifs adorn

the manmandir
• Mesmerizing brilliant azuretiles transcend the
remnants of the yellow and green shades

• It is inspired by hindu and medieval architecture

• It is made out of sand stone with motifs and sculptures
• It was built by king man singh tomar in 15th century,and
also known as painted palace or chit palace
• It is 4 storied buldinfg which consists of diwan –e- khas
and kings room, underground queen’s chamber

• The light and ventilation is provred through courtyards and small

• The above section shows diwan –e –khas and interconned niches
king,s chamber • chinese influence can be seen through dragon scuptures in
• The below section shows the music hall and queen,s chamber courtyard
in the underground levels • Beautiful sun carving at man mandir palace courtyard
• The wall has pipes which are connected from king’s chamber to
queen’s chamber for communicatin purpose

• The music hall and the courtyard are adorned with

beautiful and unparalled motifs and carvings
• There are two courtyards with interconnected rooms
which acts as diwan –e-khas and a music hall • Under ground levels consist of
• The music hall is connected to king’s chambers i.e
julaghar where queens used to rest
summer room and winter room • There are small pipes and niches which
• The first floor consists of zenana where queens used
provide light and ventilatina
watch the gathering which is coved with jails

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