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VOL. 9, ISSUE 3 (2023)
History and heritage structures of mandu - The enchanting kingdom of malwa
Authors
Ankita Chand
Abstract
Mandu (also known as Mandav or Mandavgad) is a ruined town in
the Malwa region of western Madhya Pradesh, India. It is
geographically located at a distance of 100 km from Indore city. The
site is positioned on a strategic landscape plateau at an elevation of 2000
feet on Vindhya Mountain ranges. Mandu
was a retreat of Raja Bhoj in the 10th century amidst natural scenic
beauty. In 11th century, it was a sub-division under Taranga
kingdom. Since then, for a period of six centuries, Mandu was ruled by many
rulers like Muslims, Mughals, and Marathas. An honest attempt is made to
portray the history of Mandu and its heritage structures before the readers
through this article. It includes the brief description on the prominent rulers,
their reign and valour. These rulers
built many exquisite palaces, mosques, tombs, baths, pavilions, and other
miscellaneous structures. Most of these monuments, stand today as a testimony
of glorious bygone era. In true sense, each of Mandu's monuments is an
architectural gem and a national heritage. This article also covers the details
of these monuments with their striking features.
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Pages:41-45
How to cite this article:
Ankita Chand "History and heritage structures of mandu - The enchanting kingdom of malwa". International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Research, Vol 9, Issue 3, 2023, Pages 41-45
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