Explore Mandu's Architectural Marvels And Romantic Legends
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Mandu is an ancient city going back to the 6th century. It came into prominence due to its strategic location and was the capital of the Malwa Kingdom for a period in history. The city is most well known for the romance between an Afghan King Baz Bahadur and a Hindu singer Roopmati which also changed the course of history of the Malwa region as well as that of the Delhi Sultanate.
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide
Itinerary
The Palace was built in 1509 by the last Afghan sultan of Malwa, Baz Bahadur. The 2 storied Palace has magnificent arches at the entrance. During its hey days an aqueduct used to run through the arches into the Palace courtyard. The terrace is adorned with elevated dome pavilions.
It is magnificent expression of Afghan architecture in sandstone. The Palace overlooks the Nimar Valley and looks majestic while perched on the edge of a precipice . The original intent of this structure was to act as an observation post for the royal army. After the couple fell in love, it was transformed with extensions to enable Roopmati to worship the river Narmada for the well being of her love.
Jami Masjid is one of India’s largest mosques. It was inspired by the Umayyad Mosque, the Great Mosque of Damascus. Started by Sultan Hoshang Shah Ghori , it was completed in 1454 A.D. by Mahmud Shah Khilji. It is a magnificent specimen of architecture with Jali work and painted enamels and embellished with beautiful domes and arches
The palace of gold coins is actually a Madrassa or a place of learning Islamic education. There was a 7-storied tower built here to celebrate the victory of Mahmud Shah Khilji over Rana Khumba of Mewar. Only 1 storey has survived the ravage of time and we can see that.
Jahaz Mahal or the Ship Palace was built by Ghiyasuddin to house the 15000 women in his harem. The structure resembles a ship and in hits hey days was a splendid Palace with big halls, cenotaphs on the upper floors and Turkish baths on the lower floor, equipped with arrangements for hot and cold water
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- 5 Senses Walks
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Indore
- Its from-price is 74% above the median of the 23 experiences we list in Indore.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Indore
Indore, in Madhya Pradesh, is a city of Holkar palaces and temples on the Malwa plateau, best loved for the street food of its night markets.
Indore grew under the Holkar dynasty of the Marathas, and its centrepiece is the Rajwada, a seven-storey palace of stone and wood overlooking an old market square. Lal Bagh Palace, a grand building with formal gardens, and the Chhatri Bagh cenotaphs beside the river show the Holkars' taste, and the Kanch Mandir, a Jain temple covered inside in mirror and glass mosaic, is a local curiosity.
Top-ranked sights in Indore: Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga.
