Meet the ship-like mahal of Mandu and more places to explore here...

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Meet the ship-like mahal of Mandu and more
places to explore here... Mandu is an ideal
example of a rich heritage of Madhya Pradesh,
India. With many lakes and palaces all around
the city, Mandu was a pleasant resort under the
Mughal empire and there is a evidence for
romance between Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati.
Mandu Fort is considered to be India's largest
fort as it has a perimeter of 82 km. The remains
of the past tell you about the adored era that
was once witnessed. Mandu or also known as
Mandavgarh in Madhya Pradesh is an abandoned
city. With a sparkle of Afghani architecture in
the form of lavish places and beautiful lakes,
the walls here displays the history. The place
is designated as the World Heritage Site by
UNESCO. Mandu is located at the plateau region
and is surrounded by walls and has 12 entry
gates. One of the earliest mosques of Dilawar
Khan is naturally influenced by the Hindu
workmanship in its architecture. Here are 5
stunning places to explore in Mandu. 1.
ROOPMATIS PAVILION
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Roppmatis Pavilion is one of the most romantic
palaces of the past, which speaks the romantic
history of Baz Bahadur and his beloved
Roopmati. Seeing the Narmada river and Nimar
plains and admiring at the Baz Bahadur palace,
this place was first created as an observation
post for the army. Rani Roopmati had a closeness
to this place and hence it is named after
her. This historical beauty was built with
arched structures and had gone numerous
construction phases during the entire Mughal
period. The palace also has a reservoir which is
useful for rainwater harvesting. 2. JAHAZ MAHAL
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Strangest Monuments Around The World The palace
is a rectangular building which is giving the
illusion of a ship between the lakes of Kapur
and Munj. The construction of this place is a
dilemma because it shows the architectural
mastery of various rulers. The palace is a
two-storied building, which was built to allow
the western air to keep the palace cool during
the time of summers.
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The ship's palace was also used as a harem (a
group of lady attendants), which was a
residential place for the ruler's wives and women
servants. The castle is designed with colorful
stones to enhance the beauty of the
structure. 3. NILKANTH MAHAL
Credit tripadvisor.com Nilkanth Mahal is named
after the nearness of Nilkanth Temple. The temple
is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This palace was
built by Mughal governor during Akbar's rule and
was specially built for his wife who was a Hindu.
The main room of the palace is now a place of
worship by the Hindus as it contains images of
Lord Shiva and a Trishul. In the walls of the
palace there are inscriptions from Akbar's reign
and therefore tells you about the glorious
Mughal period witnessed by Nilkanth Mahal.
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4. BAGH CAVES
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Havelis Of Bikaner These caves in Mandu came
into existence long before the Mughal rule, and
have been a part of the city. Bagh caves feature
the architectural style of the late fifth
century. These caves were initially a set of
nine caves, of which only five sustains. Showing
huge prosperity of Buddhist architecture, Bagh
caves were artificial caves, which were
precisely carved out in the Vindhya Range The
caves exhibit beautiful paintings which were
painted by some famous artists of that time. The
fourth cave of the Bagh Caves is the most
important and beautiful because there are some
beautiful sculptures and images that speak about
the exquisite glory of that era. The fourth cave
is also called the Rang Mahal or Palace of
Colors, which is another interesting place to
visit.
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5. HOSHANG SHAHS TOMB
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Places In Agra Must To Visit Known as India's
first marble structure, the tomb of Hoshang Shah
is an artistic miracle of Afghan architecture.
With a beautiful marble mesh, famous for its
complexity, rectangular towers and giant courts
are an example of a well-planned architecture.
The dome of the tomb is defined perfectly and
attracts the visitor's attention. This tomb was
so attractive during its time that this also
worked as an inspiration for the Majestic Taj
Mahal. Hoshang Shah's Cascade Sarkophagus
(funeral box) is the center of attraction. Some
other people have also been buried under the same
dome, of which only three are in marble. The
tomb is a reflection of Indo-Islamic
architecture. Mandu is being gifted with so many
rich heritage sites which gives you the narration
of past and show the development of
architectural styles. With this type of treasure,
this place also gives a delicate impression of
our ancestral legacy.