The 45 km parapet of walls that encircle Mandu are punctuated by 12 gateways. Most notable of these is Delhi Darwaza, the main entrance of the fortress city, for which the approach is through a series of gateways such as Alamgir and Bhangi Darwaza, through which the present road passes. Source
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Delhi Gate is southern most of the northern gates of Mandu and is located just north of the Gada Shah's Shop. The massive gateway consisted of several archways combined with guard house and watch towers probably served as a royal entry gateway for the Delhi Sultans and the Mughals. The gateway was used by the royals by bypassing the Kamani and Gadi Darwaza. Still today a series of steps leads to the Delhi gate from the north side. Today the gateway is approached by a flight of stairs and although large portions of it have collapsed, it still has a commendable look. Source
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I noticed this structure when I was at Delhi Darwaja. One of the locals told me it was a fort guardhouse/watchtower.
Some of the famous 'blue tiles' still exist here.
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This palace built in the sixteenth century as a retreat for the rainy season, is much decayed. The main wing in the south consists of a rectangular hall with a room at each end. There is a Persian inscription making a poignant reference to the desolation of the surroundings. As the building is much decayed so its plan cannot be made out for certain. It seems that its plan originally consisted of a central court enclosed by a number of halls and rooms of which traces are still seen in its south and north. Here we see the north side of the building, which seems to have rooms for army or a caravan. There are two entrances to this northern building. Source
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This gate is north of Delhi Gate and is part of the series of gateways on the northern approach of Mandu. This was built as a triple arched gateway but one of the arches has collapsed. Source
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Bhangi means sweeper and according to local legend a sweeper is a sign of good luck. According to legend a sweeper was killed and buried beneath the gateway. Another legends says sweepers were posted at the gateway to bring good luck to visitors of Mandu. Nothing much remains of the gateway. The top had already collapsed and small side portions are all that remains of the ancient gateway. Source
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There is a road between Bhangi and Kamani Gates which passes thru a small gate and then the bastion - it leads to a lake (with a dam) below.
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Alamgir Darwaza is the first of gateways to welcome visitors coming from the north. A massive arched gateway to welcome visitors to the citadel of Mandu. Source
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Sat Kothadi means seven cells. I did not enter this place, there was about a foot of water.
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Andha Ka Mahal, literally 'The Blind's Palace' is actually a tomb of one Hazrat Sheereen Manjum Baba Bharang who was noted as a free spirited person. Having turned blind, hence the name, following an attack during an assault on the city he had died here (1598). There are two monuments here, the other being Andhee Ka Mahal. Source
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Located on a mound. There is another Jali Mahal near Sagar Talav. Info below from here .
Dome and Sarai
Dome and Sarai
Panala Mahal
Panala Mahal
Mehdikhedi Fort
Mehdikhedi Fort
Mehdikhedi Mahal
Mehdikhedi Mahal
Last updated 08 Mar 2024