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Places of Interest in Mandu

The palaces and the great mosque that made this hill fort capital of the Malwa Sultanate worth the climb.

Jahaz Mahal🔍
001 Palace

Jahaz Mahal

A long, narrow palace built between the Munj Talao and Kapur Talao tanks, so that it reads from a distance as a ship at anchor. Water channels and terrace pavilions run through the design.

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Jama Masjid🔍
002 Mosque

Jama Masjid

The great congregational mosque of Mandu, raised on a high plinth in a severe Afghan manner, with a vast courtyard ringed by domed colonnades. Hoshang Shah's marble tomb stands behind it.

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Hindola Mahal🔍
003 Audience hall

Hindola Mahal

Known as the swinging palace for its steeply battered outer walls, which make the building appear to tilt. Inside is a single tall hall understood to have served as a durbar space.

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01 What are the main places to see in Mandu?
Jahaz Mahal, Jama Masjid and Hindola Mahal are the buildings most visitors come for, and all three sit on the same plateau within easy reach of one another.
02 Can Mandu be seen in one day?
These three principal monuments can comfortably be covered in a single day, as the royal enclosure buildings are walkable and the mosque is close by.
03 Where is Mandu?
Mandu is a hill fort town in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, standing on a plateau of the Vindhya range. It was the capital of the Malwa Sultanate.
04 What is the best season for Mandu?
The cooler months are kindest for walking the plateau, and the period after the rains is when the tanks are full and Jahaz Mahal looks its best.
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