MANDU Ⅰ.Palace Complex
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1.DILAWAR
KHAN'S MASJID (1405／6) 2.CHAMPA BAOLI (The second half of the 15th C.～16C.) 3.HINDLA MAHAL (The end of the 15th C.) 4.JAHAZ MAHAL (The end of the 15th C.) 5. KAPUR TALAO (The second half of the 15th C.～16C.) 6. ROYAL PALACE (The second half of the 15th C.～16C.) |
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The inscription on
the upper part of the east gate hunging under the
medallion of the arch decorated by sculptured patterns,
says this mosque was built in 808 AH (1405/1405) by
Dilawar Khan. Therefore, this mosque is one of the
earliest examples among mosques remaining in Mandu and
this is understandable from the fact that mosques in
Mandu show nearly the same form and style as two mosques
remaining in Dhar. (Matsuo Ara) →Detailed Explanation →Plan and The List of photos |
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This is a relic
existing in the palace complex with two baoris. It is
said that these three wells were a precious water
resource. In this baori, a square tank with pumping
equipment is set underground. It features surrounding
arch-shaped niches, which make a round ceiling with
squinches at the corners. A theory that the name
"Champa" meaning aromatic flower came from the
aroma of water rising from this well. Spiral patterns on a ditch on the ground look unique. (Matsuo Ara) →Enlargement |
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This is considered
to be a building of Sultan Ghiyath ad-Din at the end of
the 15th century. It differs significantly from the other
building of the palace complex. It hardly uses decoration
and seems to be a palace building meant to show its
dignity by simplicity. "Hindla" is a Hindu word
meaning "shake". It is said that it came from
its prominent inclination on the outside wall. It is a
convincing theory that this unique building among Mandu
remains was used as an audience chamber. (Matsuo Ara) →Detailed Explanation →Plan and The List of Photos |
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This peculiar
palace building extending 120 metres in length is by the
lake Munja. It is well known by its jaunty name meaning
"palace of ship (Jahaz)" and it is a building
most known in the remains of Mandu. The forth emperor of
the Mughal, Jahangir, loved this lakeside palace and he
wrote that he enjoyed its lit-up scenery at night. His
empress, Nur Jahan favoured spending a night in this
palace, when she visited Maluwa. We visited the site in
daytime but we could not help admiring the luscious
atmosphere of these remains, which was reflected on the
surface of the lake. (Matsuo Ara) →Detailed Explanation →Enlargement |
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This pond with its
name "Kapur" meaning camphor is built facing
the front side of Jahaz Mahal and it was a precious
source of water and natural beauty in Malwa. Remains of a
big water-gate and a crib are seen. There are various
palace buildings, large and small, by the lake. The
verdurous environment makes us ponder the atmosphere of
that the rulers of the time enjoyed. (Matsuo Ara) →Enlargement |
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Currently, the
palace complex built on the north lakeside is mostly
ruins. We can see most of these buildings were
two-tiered. There are many rooms that have an arch-shaped
entrance and some fine staircases and tanks also remain.
These still remind us of the prosperity of the rulers in
Malwa in the past. (Matsuo Ara) →Enlargement |
