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The Hindola Mahal is styled as the 'Swinging Palace' for its unique architecture with its sidewalls sloping majestically as if swinging.
This Palace is presumed to be constructed by Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khilji (AD 1469-1500) mainly to use as an Audience Hall. The T-shaped projection at the northern end was added later probably for ladies of those times to have access to the Palace. Behind the Hindola Mahal is the Royal Bath and Champa Baodi, whose waters were alleged to be smelling of Champa flowers. Nearby is the Jahaz Mahal, all together forming the Royal Enclave.
I shall write about the Jahaz Mahal in my next post. Until then, here are a few pictures of the Hindola Mahal.
This Palace is presumed to be constructed by Sultan Ghiyathuddin Khilji (AD 1469-1500) mainly to use as an Audience Hall. The T-shaped projection at the northern end was added later probably for ladies of those times to have access to the Palace. Behind the Hindola Mahal is the Royal Bath and Champa Baodi, whose waters were alleged to be smelling of Champa flowers. Nearby is the Jahaz Mahal, all together forming the Royal Enclave.
I shall write about the Jahaz Mahal in my next post. Until then, here are a few pictures of the Hindola Mahal.
17 comments:
Had never heard of this. Have to go to Mandu one day.
yours would be the first post that i found out about this. there is just way too many temples scattered throughout the entire india that you would never run out of material for blogging. great post again.
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Wonderful, interesting (and educational) photos; I especially like the third one.
I am so enjoying seeing your pictures and reading about your trip. Your is a wondrous world I will likely not see in person, so thank you for your glmpses.
What a wonderful grand old building. Love the 3rd photo giving us a glimpse of the inside.
Whata great place.
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Interesting and beautiful place.
Happy weekend.
awesome!! the pic with all those arches is just too good! they take you back to the olden days with ease!
beautiful architecture! India is an amazing country--culturally rich and colorful. great photos.
there is a church in northern Philippines with a similar sloping walls.
Wow, India is one country that I also love to visit someday. It has a lot of history to share and the buildings like temples are gigantic and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
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Great place and great pictures. It is difficult to sum up all the monuments at Mandu in one post. Thanks.
Beautiful captures Celine.
Interesting and great shots!
I love your photo in header:-)
very majestic indeed
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thnk u so much i visited mandu and went here as well but i gotta project which i culd answer becuz of u !! thnk u very much!! :-)
thnk u so much i visited mandu and went here as well but i gotta project which i culd answer becuz of u !! thnk u very much!! :-)
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