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MANDU TOURISM

A site of extravagant festivities under the Mughal rule, Mandu, with its lakes and palaces was a pleasure resort. A testament to the love and romance between Prince Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati, it is situated in the Dhar district of western Madhya Pradesh and was founded in the 11th century by Parmar rulers who used it as their fort capital. There are several palaces, baths, attractive canals and artistically crafted pavilions. The rock-cut caves with enchanting paintings decorating the walls and ceilings are added attractions.

Considered the biggest fort in India, the Mandu fort has a perimeter of 82 km and was once the monsoon retreat of the Mughal emperors.It contains the ruins of palaces, ornamented canals, baths, pavilions, etc. Founded as a fortress retreat by Raja Bhoj in the 10th century, Mandu was conquered by the Muslim rulers of Delhi in 1304. The Afghan Dilawar Khan, governor of Malwa, set up his own little kingdom in Mandu. Hoshang Shah, son of Dilawar Khan, transferred his capital from Dhar to Mandu and raised it to its greatest splendor. Hoshang’s son Mohammed ruled for just one year before being poisoned by the military general Muhammad Khilji, who then ruled for 33 years.

Until 1561, it remained under the Afghans when Akbar defeated Baz Bahadur. Baz Bahadur fled Mandu instead of facing the Mughal army. After Akbar added Mandu to the Mughal empire, it kept a considerable degree of independence, until it was taken by the Marathas in 1732. The capital of Malwa was then shifted back to Dhar.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN MANDU

There are plenty of affordable and comfortable accommodation options in Mandu from dharamshalas and low budget and economy accommodations to luxury accommodation

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN MANDU

With several vegetarian restaurants that serve delicious South Indian, Chinese and local specialties, the Mandu cuisine is unique in itself. Its curious looking fruits are a must try. Mandu ki Imli is a fruit of the Boabab tree and is used to make an interesting preparation called Imli ki kadhi. The kebabs, bhutte ki kees, mawa-bati, khoprapak and malpua are some of the delicacies worth trying.

BEST TIME TO VISIT MANDU

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Mandu is as given below. The best time to visit Mandu is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
January924
February1327
March1731
April2136
May2437
June2333
JulyBest time2330
AugustBest time2229
SeptemberBest time2229
October1929
November1427
December1024

Place to visit in MANDU

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Dilawar Khan’s Mosque

Built in 1405, Dilawar Khan’s mosque is Mandu’s earliest mosque with a central courtyard, enclosed…

Jahaz Mahal

The late 15th century Jahaz Mahal (ship palace) is 120 metre long and 15 metre…

Tomb of Hoshang Shah

India's first marble edifice, it is one of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture.…

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THINGS TO DO IN MANDU

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Festivals in Mandu

Mandu Festival is celebrated during September/October. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated all over Malwa with fervour. The…

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Shopping in Mandu is all about buying home decor gift items, wall pieces and showpieces…

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Articles About MANDU

  • Ruins Of Mandu: A City Of History, Heritage, And Love Now Lost In Time In Madhya Pradesh

    The citadel on Mandu is an offbeat getaway in Madhya Pradesh that blooms in full glory of heritage.

    Travel Staff August 27, 2022, 3:56 pm IST

  • Monsoon Getaways: Enjoy Yeh Mausam Ki Baarish At These 5 Perfect Monsoon Destinations In India

    Monsoon Travel: India have some of the best gems to escape with your city is drenching with monsoon. check off these 5 monsoon getaways from…

    Travel Staff July 12, 2022, 3:58 pm IST

  • Top 5 Places in India You Should Definitely Visit When Monsoon Sets in

    The rains simply enhance the beauty of these destinations.

    Shouvik June 21, 2016, 4:30 pm IST

  • Mandu Speaks of a Rich Ancestral Legacy Courtesy Its Architectural Marvels

    Home to The Most Gorgeous Indo-Islamic Architecture, Mandu is a Must Visit.

    Charu Chowdhary February 22, 2019, 8:39 pm IST

  • Offbeat Places to Visit in Madhya Pradesh, The Heart of Incredible India

    Madhya Pradesh is full of hidden gems that make for great offbeat getaways. If you are bored of the cliched holiday destinations and are looking…

    Dilip Merala July 25, 2017, 4:14 pm IST

  • 3 Maoists arrested in Jharkhand

    Ranchi, May 11 (IANS) Three Maoist guerrillas including one carrying a Rs 10 lakh reward were arrested from two places in the state on Thursday,…

    IANS Feeds May 11, 2017, 7:41 pm IST

  • Majestic Mandu - The Historical City of Happiness

    Excavations in the Mandu region showed that this ancient city existed even in the 6th century BC. The Rajput Parmars went on to rule the…

    Harsha S July 16, 2015, 8:14 pm IST

  • A pictorial walk through the ancient ruins in India

    Palaces, forts, waterfalls, forests, national parks and much more – India has it all. Historical monuments like Taj Mahal are quite popular among tourists. However, what’s…

    Bhagyashri Pawar May 27, 2015, 8:18 pm IST

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