It is a dream city steeped in legends of the love of Baz Bahadur for his beloved Rani Roopmati.
Emperor Jehangir who journeyed all the way from Delhi to spend time here wrote " I Know of no place so pleasant in climate and so pretty in scenery as Mandu during the rains." It was called by the Muslim rulers as Shadiabad, " The City of Joy".
Jami-Masjid
The Jami-Masjid near the centre of the Mandu plateau was one of the finest achievements of the Ghauri dynasty.
constructed by Hoshang Shah but completed by Mahmud Shah I Khalji To the south-west of the Jami-masjid lies Hoshang Shah’s tomb, among the earliest Muslim buildings in India fact says that Shah Jahan sent a team of surveyors here for case studies before commencing construction of the Taj Mahal.
Asharfi Mahal
Asharfi Mahal Although little remains of the Asharfi Mahal, to the east of the Jami-masjid, it was an extraordinary achievement in its time, serving as a madrassa with open courts surrounded by cells for students on several
Baz Bahadur's Palace
Built by Baz Bahadur this 16th century structure is famous for its large courtyards encompassed by large halls and high terraces. It is situated below Roopmati's Pavilion and can be seen from the pavilion.
The love story of Poet Prince Baaz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati still echo here.
Rani Roopmati, a Hindu singer in the reign of Malwa, fell in love with the Sultan of Mandu – Baaz Bahadur. Their marriage solemnized as per the Hindu and Muslim rites. However Adam Khan who got enchanted with Rani Roopmatis Beauty, attacked Mandu and defeated Baaz Bahadur. Rani Roopmati, on hearing this poisoned hereself.
Jahaz Mahal in Mandu
Jahaz Mahal in Mandu was built in 15th century when the place was under the rule of Giyath-ud-Din. This structure is the monument which was built on the two lakes and the architecture is in the shape of a ship and that connects two lakes named Kapur Talao and Munj Talao.
The Jahaz Mahal is equipped with halls and huge bath area at the northern part. The architecture shows the glorious days of Mandu
