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    Mandu, located in Madhya Pradesh at an altitude of 2,000 feet, was originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers and later came under the Sultans of Malwa in the 13th century. Some of the most notable attractions to visit include Hoshang Shah's tomb, which was one of India's first marble edifices and inspired the Taj Mahal, and the Jami Masjid grand mosque. Other structures like the Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Maha, Rewa Kund reservoir, and Roopmati's Pavilion provide insights into the history and architecture of Mandu. The peak tourism seasons are winter and monsoons, when temperatures are mild and the landscape

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    Mandu, located in Madhya Pradesh at an altitude of 2,000 feet, was originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers and later came under the Sultans of Malwa in the 13th century. Some of the most notable attractions to visit include Hoshang Shah's tomb, which was one of India's first marble edifices and inspired the Taj Mahal, and the Jami Masjid grand mosque. Other structures like the Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Maha, Rewa Kund reservoir, and Roopmati's Pavilion provide insights into the history and architecture of Mandu. The peak tourism seasons are winter and monsoons, when temperatures are mild and the landscape

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    Mandu, located in Madhya Pradesh at an altitude of 2,000 feet, was originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers and later came under the Sultans of Malwa in the 13th century. Some of the most notable attractions to visit include Hoshang Shah's tomb, which was one of India's first marble edifices and inspired the Taj Mahal, and the Jami Masjid grand mosque. Other structures like the Jahaz Mahal, Hindola Maha, Rewa Kund reservoir, and Roopmati's Pavilion provide insights into the history and architecture of Mandu. The peak tourism seasons are winter and monsoons, when temperatures are mild and the landscape

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    About Mandu: Attractions

     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. Towards the end of the 13th century, it came
    under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, the first of whom named it Shadiabad - 'city of joy'.

     Structures like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's tomb proved to be an inspiration to the
    master builders of the Taj Mahal centuries later.

    Places to visit

    The Darwazas
    The 45 km parapet of walls that encircle Mandu are punctuated by 12 gateways. Most notable of these is
    Delhi Darwaza, the main entrance to the fortress city.

    The Royal Enclave Jahaz Mahal

    This 120 mt long "ship palace" built between the two artificial lakes, Munj Talao and Kapur Talao is an ele-
    gant two storeyed palace. Probably it was built by SultanGhiyas-ud-din-Khilji for his large harem.

    Hindola Maha

    An audience hall, also belonging to Ghiyas-ud-din's reign, it derives its name of "swinging palace" from its
    sloping sidewalls. Superb and innovative techniques are also evident in its ornamental facade, delicate
    trellis work in sand stone and beautifully moulded columns.

    The Central Group Hoshang Shah's Tomb

    India's first marble edifice, it is one of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture. Its unique fea-
    tures are the magnificently proportioned dome, marble lattice work of remarkable delicacy and porticoed
    courts and towers to mark the four corners of the rectangle. Shah Jehan sent four of his great architects
    to study the design of and draw inspiration from the Tomb. Among them was Ustad Hamid, who was
    also associated with the construction of Taj Mahal.

    Jami Masjid

    Inspired by the great mosque of Damascus, the Jami Masjid was conceived on a grand scale, with a high
    plinth and a huge domed porch projecting in the centre, the background dominated by similar imposing
    domes with the intervening space filled up by innumerable domes. One is struck by the huge proportions
    and the stern simplicity of its construction. The great court of the mosque is enclosed on all sides by huge
    colonnades with a rich and pleasing variety in the arrangement of arches, pillars, number of bays, and in
    the rows of domes above.

    Rewa Kund Group

    Rewa Kund A reservoir, built by Baz Bahadur with an aqueduct to provide Roopmati's palace with water.
    Today, the pool is revered as a sacred spot.

    Roopmati's Pavilion

    The pavilion was originally built as an army observation post.


    Hathi Mahal, Darya Khan's Tomb, Dai ka Mahal, Dai ki Chhotti, Behan Ka Mahal, Malik Mughit's Mosque and
    Jali Mahal are some of the other fascinating monuments.
    Access

    Mandu to

    Indore: 99 kms
    Ratlam: 124 kms.
    Bhopal: 286 kms.
    Gwalior: 520 kms.
    Orchha:475 kms.

    Air: The nearest airport is at Indore, 99 km away, connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Gwalior and Bhopal.

    Rail: Convenient railheads are Ratlam (124 km ) on the Mumbai-Delhi main line and Indore (99km).

    Road : Regular bus services connect Mandu with Indore, Dhār, Mhow, Ratlam, Ujjain and Bhopal.

    Best Season: July to March

     Morning evening flight setup not possible since most flights for departure till 12 PM are connections
    through Mumbai. However, an overnight stay can do the trick. For New Delhi– Indore, flights are
    available around 6PM, and for Indore– New Delhi, there are flights all through the day, from 10 AM till 8
    PM.

     Train: Inter City Express (Departs 2215 hrs., arrives1140 hrs.).

    Accommodation

     MPTDC: Malwa Resort (10 A/C and 10 air– cooled rooms).


    Malwa Retreat (1 A/C and 2 air– cooled rooms).

     Jhira Bagh Palace Hotel (Heritage Property).

     Hotel Rupmati.

    Mandu Weather

    Summer
    Mandu enjoys an extreme type of climate. The summer season lasts from April to June. Typical of the cli-
    matic condition of Madhya Pradesh, summers in Mandu are hot. However, due to its elevated position, the
    heat is endurable and mild as compared to other cities like Gwalior and Ujjain. The maximum temperature
    during the summers is 36oC.

    Winter
    Mandu experiences winter season from the month of october to the month of February. The maximum win-
    ter temperature hovers around 22oC during the day. However, nights are comparatively cooler and during
    the night, the mercury level drops down to a minimum of 7o C. However, winters are very pleasant and
    Mandu remains a busy tourist destination during this season.

    Monsoon
    The beauty of Mandu can be best experienced during monsoons. This season lasts from July to September.
    The average annual rainfall is recorded at 1050 mm. The whole place wears a verdant gown, with fruit-
    laden and lush trees of mango, tamarind, baobab and banyan. Moreover, the pastel shades of the monu-
    ments stacked in the green landscape imparts a magical aura to the place. Monsoon remains the most ideal
    time to relish the charm of Mandu.

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