The Elephant Palace also popular by the name of Haathi Mahal is a very significant tourist destination. This protected monument is a mega rock like structure like a giant elephant. The name of the structure comes from the large pillars.
On the plateau of Mandu is located the Jami Masjid, the mosque that depicts the prosperous history of the city and of Islam in the ancient days. The Masjid is said to be built by the Ghauri dynasty. It is
In the city which is considered ideal for exploring the history and culture of India, one can explore all tombs, starting from the first tomb that involved Afghan culture in the art and sculpture of ancient India. The Hoshang Shah
Champa Baoli is a beautifully constructed step well, inspired by the styles of Turkish bath. The name comes from the aroma of the waters, that felt like the aroma of the Champa flower. It is an epitome of Mughal architecture. The
Built as a Madras by Hoshang Shah in 1405 and 1422, the Ashrafi Mahal is a quadrangle with rows of cells and arcade corridors on the outside. There are four corner towers. The northwest tower was converted into a seen
Taveli Mahal is another famous tourist attraction in Mandu. The name means 'stable'. The building was a stables block or mansion. Its ground floor had stables, while the apartments in the upper two storeys was for the accommodation of the
As the name suggests, Hindola Mahal means a swinging palace. The name was given to its peculiarly sloping side walls. It is distinct from other palaces in Mandu because of its simplicity in the style of construction. The building is
