Mandu (Mandav)
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A ruined fort city on the edge of the Malwa plateau, with Afghan-style palaces, mosques and tombs among baobab trees.
MonumentDhar district, about 95 km from IndoreBest time to visit: July to March, especially the monsoon
Highlights
- Jahaz Mahal (Ship Palace) between two lakes
- Hoshang Shah’s tomb, built of white marble
- Jami Masjid
- Rani Roopmati’s pavilion and Baz Bahadur’s palace
Significance
Mandu was the capital of the Malwa Sultanate in the 15th and 16th centuries. The story of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati is part of local tradition and folk song.