Mandavgarh is situated at a distance of about 90 km from the Indore city of Madhya Pradesh. Popularly known as Mandu, the town is located amidst the Vindhya Ranges, at an elevation of 2000 feet above the sea level. It was originally founded in the 10th century by the Parmar rulers who made it their fort capital. Later, it was conquered by the Delhi Sultans, who named it as Shadiabad, meaning the "City of Joy".
Emperor Jehangir who journeyed all the way from Delhi to spend time here wrote " I Know of no place so pleasant in climate and so pretty in scenery as Mandu during the rains." It was called by the Muslim rulers as Shadiabad, " The City of Joy".
Hindola Mahal, Sultan Ghiyasud-din Khilji also built the Hindola Mahal, or the Swinging Palace. It got this name from its sloping walls which looked like the trestle supports of a swing. It was a great audience hall of the King of Mandu.
Roopmati’s Pavilion On the lofty crest of the hill to the south beyond the place of Baz Bahadur stand the pavilions associated with the romantic name of Roopmati. The Pavilion was originally built as an army observation post. From its hills perch, this graceful structure with its two pavilions was a retreat of the lovely queen, from where she could see Baz Bahadur’s palace and the sacred river Narmada,the stream of which is seen is from here on a clear sunny day, winding about like a white serpent on the plains below. To enjoy the romantic beauty of the site one should visit at the time of sunset or in a clear moon-light when he will surely feel himself to be in a fairly dream-land of the past, an experienced he might never forget.
Jahaze Mahal A 120 meter,. Long double-storied pleasure palace built between two lakes Munji Talao and Kanpur Talao, resembles a ship and during monsoons it resembles a ship sailing in a great lake. Sultan Ghiyasud-din Khilji who reigned for 31 years from 1469 built this Palace for his large harem of 15,000 women.
Baz Bahadur Palace The 6th century palace is situated on the slopes of a hill in the midst of picturesque natural scenery with a wide courtyard and encircled by halls and high terraces.
Hoshang Shah’s Tomb Retains the masculinity and majesty of the Afgan ruler and is one of the finest example of Afgan architecture. It has a beautiful dome, marble lattice work, porticos, courts and towers.
Jami Mashid Built on the lines of the great mosque of Damascus this grand mosque stands on a high ground with a porch protruding in the center. Its construction was started by Hoshang and completed by Mahmud Khalji in 1454 A.D
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Mandu PACKAGE of MANORA TRAVELS
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2 D / 1 N
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Packages RATE :
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3500/-
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