The palace is built between the Munj and Kapur water bodies, and its dimensions help in giving the viewer the impression of that of a ship in anchor, hence the name.
There is a modest archeaological museum (Taveli Mahal) which had me wondering why I had school lessons on Spanish Civil War and the American War of Independence instead of soaking up all this medieval glory.
Hindola Mahal (Swinging Palace) - noted for the sloping walls. (Number 9 in the map of Mandu fort)
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Wow those are impressive, thanks so much for sharing.
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Regina In Pictures
Absolutley fascinating pictures and information, such a different world to mine.
ReplyDeleteFascianting and beautiful world, full of historical content.
ReplyDeletewhat an incredible sight.
ReplyDeletevery impressive!
ReplyDeleteyou always show us such lovely places in your world!
ReplyDeleteThis architecture is so grand. Gone is the art of such magnificent masonry. Great captures. Very interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a piece of your world.
Neatly composed, well taken pics. Thank you for sharing. You (too) travel lots?
ReplyDeleteThis Raja too stays in Royal Enclave, in a housing board Castle, in Chennai :)