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Visit Jahaz Mahal in Mandu

Jahaz Mahal

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Jahaz Mahal in Mandu is a popular monumental building and must see tourist spot during Mandu sightseeing. It best captures the medieval romance of Mandu. Surrounded by pond water, it given an impression as a floating structure on water due to which it has been named as Jahaz Mahal. It is a nice example of creative imagination realized on ground. All the passages, windows were designed with arches in different designs. Jahaz Mahal in Mandu is a nice example of creative imagination realized on ground. All the passages, windows were designed with arches in different designs.

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Visit Jain Temple in Mandu in Mandu

Jain Temple in Mandu

Jain Temple
Amidst ancient architectural marvels inspired by Islamic methods, stands this one building totally different from all of them, the Jain Temple. It is a modern day architectural structure richly decorated with marble, silver and gold tirthankars (the 24 great Jain teachers). There is also a Jain museum in the complex which is a must visit.

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Visit Hindola Mahal in Mandu

Hindola Mahal

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Hindola Mahal, so-called because the slope of the walls is supposed to create the impression that they are swaying. While it doesn’t give that impression, it’s an eye-catching design nonetheless. Architecturally, it is marked distinctly from other palaces at Mandu by the extreme simplicity of its style of construction although having a definite aesthetic appeal.

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Visit Rani Rupmati Pavilion in Mandu

Rani Rupmati Pavilion

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Rupmati Pavilion is situated on the very edge of Mandu Fort. It is a very romantic building, a perfect setting for fairytale romance. Nevertheless, unfortunately, the love story of Baz Bahadur and Rupmati had a tragic end. It is said that Akbar attacked Mandu for the sake of Roopmati and Baz Bahadur fled Mandu leaving Rupmati to poison herself.

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Visit Hoshang's Tomb in Mandu

Hoshang’s Tomb

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Reputed to be India’s oldest marble building, this imposing tomb is crowned with a crescent thought to have been imported from Persia or Mesopotamia. Inside, light filters into the echoing dome through stone jalis (carved lattice screens), intended to cast an appropriately subdued light on the tombs. The tomb was constructed in 1435 and depicts typical Hindu influences. It is said that Shah Jahan sent his architects to study this double-domed structure before constructing Taj Mahal.

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Visit Baz Bahadur's Palace in Mandu

Baz Bahadur’s Palace

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Legend has it that this splendid architectural wonder was constructed for the last independent leader of Mandu. The palace is a interesting blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture and style. Its name Baz Bahadur has been derived from the name of ruler Baz Bahadur who was fond of music and art.

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Visit Champa Baoli in Mandu

Champa Baoli

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Champa Baoli is an interesting step-well on the north edge of the tank situated there( Jahaj Mahal). It was a popular hot-weather retreat and featured cool wells and bathrooms. It is situated on the north shore of the lake. The Champa Baoli is known so as the water is said to have smelt like the champa flower. A tower on the roof caught the cool breeze, which was channeled to the room below. A few towers had a single opening facing one direction while others were multi-directional with openings on more than one side to catch the breezes. All had exit vents to expel the hot air.

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Why to travel Mandu

Mandu or Mandavgad is a ruined city in Madhya Pradesh, India. Perched along the Vindhya ranges at an altitude of 2,000 feet, Mandu, with its natural defenses, was originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa. A complete nature paradise, surrounded with historical impact. Each of Mandu’s structures is an architectural gem some are outstanding like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah’s tomb, which provided inspiration to the master builders of the Taj Mahal centuries later. The area is littered with UNESCO World Heritage Site declared palaces, tombs, monuments and mosques.

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