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Hindola Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Hindola Mahal, also known as the Swing Palace, is situated in Mandu. It has been named as Hindola Mahal due to the sloping side walls. Local inhabitants believe that the palace was constructed during the reign of Hoshang Shah in 1425. It is a T-shaped structure with crossbars in the exterior... Read More »

Darya Khan's Tomb

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Type: Other

Darya Khan's Tomb, located near the Hathi Mahal in Mandu, is known for its decorated intricate patterns on mosaic tiles. Read More »

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Jahaz Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Jahaz Mahal, also known as the Ship Palace was built in the 15th century by Ghiyas-ud-din, son of Emperor Mohammed Shah. The two storey palace lies between two artificial lakes, the Munj Talab and the Kapur Talab. This mahal was used by Ghiyas-ud-din as his harem. The palace has open pavilions,... Read More »

Dai ka Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Dai ka Mahal, also known as the Nanny's Palace, was a residence of women who were hired for looking after the infants of the Mandu rulers. Read More »

Rewa Kund

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Dam

Rewa Kund, a small reservoir constructed by Baz Bahadur, was used for supplying water to Rupmati Pavilion. Read More »

Jami Masjid

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Religious

Jami Masjid is a huge mosque, inspired by the great mosque of Damascus. It depicts the Afghan architectural style and is situated on a high ground with a plinth and a domed porch in the centre. The tomb lies right in front of the Hoshang's Tomb, in Mandu. The construction of the mosque was... Read More »

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Baz Bahadur's Palace

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Baz Bahadur's Palace was constructed in the 16th century by Baz Bahadur. The palace lies just below the Rupmati's Pavilion and has high terraces and large halls. It has been built in the traditional Afghan architectural style and is a reminder of the tragic love story of Rani Rupmati and... Read More »

Hathi Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Hathi Mahal, also called the Elephant Palace, was named after the large pillars resembling the legs of an elephant. Read More »

Bagh Caves

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Cave

The Bagh Caves have around nine Buddhist caves that date back to the period between 400 AD and 700 AD. All these caves are known for ancient paintings that are similar to the paintings of the Ajanta Caves. The Bagh Caves are rock-cut caves, used by Buddhist monks as residence. Read More »

Dilawar Khan's Mosque

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Religious

Dilawar Khan's Mosque is one of the earliest Indo-Islamic structures at Mandu. It was constructed during the reign of Dilawar Khan Ghauri in 1405. The mosque has a central entrance, corridors on three sides and a prayer room. Read More »

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Rupmati Pavilion

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Other

Rupmati Pavilion, originally built as an army observation post, is a huge sandstone structure situated south of the Baz Bahadur Palace. Rani Rupmati, the queen of Baz Bahadur, used to live at this site. From here, she could see the palace and the Narmada River. It is also an ideal place for... Read More »

Hoshang's Tomb

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Monument

Hoshang's Tomb is considered to be the first Indian marble monument, constructed in 1440. The tomb is square shaped and is situated near the Jami Masjid, in the Mandu City. It has a dome with towers, courts and marble latticework. The tomb of Hoshang Shah served as a template for Shah Jahan,... Read More »

Dai Ki Chhotti Behen Ka Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Dai Ki Chhotti Behen Ka Mahal is an octagonal tomb situated on a raised platform with huge strips of blue ceramic tiles. Read More »

Nilkanth Mahal

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Palace

Nilkanth Mahal of the Mughal Dynasty, was built by the Mughal Governor, Shah Badgah Khan. It was constructed for the Hindu wife of the Mughal Emperor, Akbar, near the Nilkanth Shrine. Read More »

Rupayan Museum

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Museum

Rupayan Museum, an ethnographic museum, preserves crafts and tools of the local people of Mandu. Read More »

Chhappan Mahal Museum

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Museum

Chhappan Mahal Museum is situated inside the 16th century Chhappan Mahal, in Mandu. In 1990, this heritage building belonged to the Puar Dynasty of Dhar and was converted into a museum for displaying the rich cultural and tribal history of the region. The main highlights of the museum are the... Read More »

Darwazes

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Other

Darwazes are 12 major gates on a wall that encompasses the entire city of Mandu. Read More »

Malik Mughith Masjid

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Religious

Malik Mughith Masjid is situated on the eastern bank of the Sagar Talab. It was constructed during the reign of Muhammad Ghori, by Mughith al-Din Ulugh-e A’azam Humayun. It is a 15th century mosque, adorned with Islamic calligraphy and turquoise tiles on the main entrance. Read More »

Nilkanth Shrine

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Religious

The Nilkanth Shrine, devoted to Lord Shiva, is situated on the edge of a deep gorge in Mandu. The shrine has a courtyard and a holy pond fed by a nearby stream. There is also the Nilkanth Mahal, dating back to the Mughal era, situated near this temple. Read More »

Shri Mandavgarh Teerth

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Places to Visit in Mandu

Type: Religious

Shri Mandavgarh Teerth, situated inside the Mandavgarh Fort, is devoted to Shri Suparshwanath Bhagwan. There is a white stone idol of Shri Suparshwanath Bhagwan, in the padmasana posture in this temple. A trust called the Shri Jain Shwetambar Teerth Pedhi manages this temple, along with the... Read More »

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List of best place to see in Mandu and Photos of Tourist Attractions in Mandu.Hindola Mahal, Darya Khan's Tomb, Jahaz Mahal, Dai ka Mahal, Rewa Kund, Jami Masjid, Baz Bahadur's Palace, Hathi Mahal, Bagh Caves, Dilawar Khan's Mosque, Rupmati Pavilion, Hoshang's Tomb, Dai Ki Chhotti Behen Ka Mahal, Nilkanth Mahal, Rupayan Museum, Chhappan Mahal Museum, Darwazes, Malik Mughith Masjid, Nilkanth Shrine, Shri Mandavgarh Teerth.