#Mandu known for its greenery is an ancient fort city in the central #Indian state of #MadhyaPradesh. It is located in the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from Dhar city. It’s surrounded by stone walls dotted with Darwaza (gateways). It’s also known for its #Afghan architectural heritage. Mandu was founded as a fortress retreat in the 10th century by Raja Bhoj and conquered by the Muslim rulers of Delhi in 1304. When the Mughals captured Delhi in 1401, the Afghan Dilawar Khan, governor of Malwa, set up his own little kingdom, and Mandu’s golden age began #Tourism in Mandu is centered around the famous royal love story of Baz Bahadur and Rupmati, the lovers who couldn’t unite when they were alive.
There is #Rewa kund that was built by Baz Bahadur so that Rani Roopmati could never run out of water. The water was supplied in the whole building through an aqueduct Landmark buildings include Hoshang Shah’s Tomb, a domed marble mausoleum, and the vast Jami Masjid mosque, with courtyards framed by colonnades. Another famous site is Dilawar Khan Mosque which was the earliest Indo Islamic building and it also served to fortify the city. The imposing, Jahaz Mahal palace built between 1469-1501stands between 2 two artificial lakes, this two-storied architectural marvel is so named as it appears as a ship floating in the water.
jahaz Mahal was built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khalji, it served as a harem for the sultan. there are numerous places worth visiting in and around mandu, these are Baz Bahadur Palace, Rani Roopmati palace, Darya Khan’s Tomb, Shri Mandavagadh Teerth, Jahaz Mahal/Ship Palace, Hindola Maha. Also worth visiting are the Darwaza, sunset poiand sagar talab. There are several hotels and lodges that provide accommodation at affordable prices. There are also restaurants that serve l0ocal delicacies, as the food of the Malwa region is considered very tasty. #t9ourist must savor them.
Tourists interested in further sightseeing can take a trip to #Onkareshwar, #Maheshwar, and,#Indore. Tourists can also visit the cliffs of Kakra Khoh waterfalls and the namesake valley. Well-connected road and rail with air link provided by Indore Mandu are open to tourists throughout the year but the best time to visit is from June to February. Interested tourists can tour the area on a bicycle. Also worth visiting is the Lohani Caves. All in all a visit to Mandu will take you back to #hjistory and keep you mesmerized with the grandeur and opulence of an era gone by. A must-visit for all history and architecture buffs.
