Mandu: The Popular Destination In MP

According to a Sanskrit inscription of 555 a.d, the history of Mandu goes back to the 6th century when it was a fortified city. It was later named Mandhavgarh in the 10th or 11th century, by the rulers of the Parmara kingdom. in the year 1261, even the capital of the Parmar was transferred from dhar to mandu. later still, in 1305, the farmers were captured by the Khiljis. dilawar khan, the Afghan ruler of Malwa, renamed the place from Mandu to Shadiabad.

It was in the hands of Roshan Shah (1405-35) that mandu reached heights of glory. under his rule, came up the magnificent buildings and structures of Mandu which later went on to become the major tourist attractions of the city. The son of Roshan Shah, however, was on the throne for barely a year when he was poisoned to death by Mohammad Shah, the next successor to the throne.

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After a reign of 33 years, full of ups and downs, feuds, and skirmishes, his son, this-ud-din took the reins in the year 1469 and ruled for 31 years when his son poisoned him to death in the lust for the throne. however, he could rule for only 10 years, an unhappy one, though, till Mandu went to the hands of bahadur shah of Gujarat in 1526. Bahadur Shah was defeated by Humayun in 1534, but with the departure of Humayun, the city slipped into the hands of an officer from the earlier dynasty. Later on, Baz Bahadur seized the city of Mandu in 1554. However, he was also scared off by the advent of the great emperor, Akbar. Then the history of mandu took a turn as it gradually passed on to the Marathas in 1732. at this point, the capital city was reassigned to Dhar and mandu almost remained uninhabited.

Owing to the long reigns of the Muslims in this part of the country, mandu houses several Islamic architectural specimens in the constructions. they were, however, erected using stones salvaged from the destroyed Hindu temples.

Mandavgarh or Mandav or Mandu is famous for its amazing Fort. The fort is 82 km in perimeter and is considered to be the biggest in India. It contains the ruins of palaces, ornamental canals, bath pavilions, etc. The fort was once a Monsoon retreat of Mughal emperors. Each of Mandu's structures is an architectural gem, like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's Tomb, which is believed to be the inspiration for the master builders of the Taj Mahal. Floating over its reflection, the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu looks like a ship that's about to sail. Rani Roopmati (kavi roopmati) was a Poet queen of Mandu and the consort of the Sultan of Malwa, Baz Bahadur. Roopmati features prominently in the folklore of Malwa, which talks about the love between the Sultan and Roopmati. Adham Khan was prompted to conquer Mandu partly due to Roopmati's beauty. While "Durg" means "Fort", the word "Mandu" is a Prakrit corruption of "mandapa", meaning "hall, temple". The inscription is dated 612 VS (555 CE), which indicates that Mandu was a flourishing town in the 6th century. Mandu gained prominence in the 10th and 11th centuries under the Paramaras.

The earliest Indo-Islamic building at Mandu is Dilawar Khan's mosque. It consists of a central courtyard, enclosed by a colonnade all around and a mihrab on the west. The prayer hall has a ceiling in Hindu style and its architecture is considerably influenced by Hindu workmanship. Mandavgarh or Mandav or Mandu is famous for its amazing Fort. The fort is 82 km in perimeter and is considered to be the biggest in India. It contains the ruins of palaces, ornamental canals, bath pavilions, etc.

The fort was once a Monsoon retreat of Mughal emperors. ach of Mandu's structures is an architectural gem, like the massive Jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's Tomb, which is believed to be the inspiration for the master builders of the Taj Mahal. Floating over its reflection, the Jahaz Mahal in Mandu looks like a ship that's about to sail. The best time to visit Mandu is from October to March. Winter is the best season of all. During monsoon, Mandu receives average rainfall, and summers are scorching. Is one of the most historical destinations to travel to in Madhya Pradesh.

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