Mandu

 

About Mandu

Perched along the Vindhya ranges at an altitude of 2,000 feet, Mandu, with its natural def....


Mandu Photos

Mandu



Mandu Attractions

Sunset Point

Sunset Point : This point in front of the caves affords a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

The Lohani Caves and Temple Ruins

The Lohani Caves and Temple Ruins : Not far from the royal enclave area also merit a visit due to their association with Mandu's history and monuments.

Dai ka Mahal

Dai ka Mahal : The central mausoleum is built on a square plan with a high dome. The base of the dome forms an octagon, each corner of which havs a small tower. All sides of the building are decorated by a large patterns. It has a double-arched central entrance in the east. The upper side of the entrance has a circular pattern and small niches, creating a sense of dignity. Both the form of the squinches in the room and the arch pattern on the 16-gon between the squinches and the ceiling are very unique. These decorations with a number of circular patterns in the room stand out. The mosque in the west, being 5 spans in width and 2 spans in depth, has mostly collapsed, leaving only two domes similar to that of the mausoleum but smaller in size, the central mihrab decorated by arch-shaped niches, and two mihrabs on both sides.

Echo Point

Echo Point, the 'Delphic Oracle' of Mandu : A shout from here reverberates far below and is heard clearly back.

Darya Khan's Tomb

Darya Khan's Tomb : Built in 1526 It is a mausoleum made of red masonry, once embellished with intricate enamel patterns. Situated on a raised platform with a conventional dome, it has four small corner domes, like the Tomb of Hoshang Shah.The interior is square, with corner arches which carry the dome above, embellished with delicate trellis work.

Hathi Mahal

Hathi Mahal : Hathi Mahal or The Elephants Palace with its stumpy massive pillars. It was initially a pleasure pavilion, later converted into a tomb. Three arches adorn each side while a high octagonal base carries the dome

Nilkanth Mahal

Nilkanth Mahal : Belonging to the Mughal era and close to the Nilkanth shrine, this palace was constructed by the Mughal governor, Shah Badgah Khan for Emperor Akbar's Hindu wife. On the walls here are some inscriptions of the time of Akbar referring to the futility of earthly pomp and glory.


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