If you want to see 'Hathi Mahal', then you will have to cover a distance of 897 km from Delhi. Then you will reach the old city of Mandu in Madhya Pradesh. Here you will get to see Hathi Mahal built in Indo-Islamic architectural style. Hathi Mahal is the most famous tourist destination of Mandu. Although there are many ancient buildings and ruins in Mandu, the popularity of Hathi Mahal is something else. Hathi Mahal of Mandu city located in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh state in India is the most famous tourist destination. Elephant Palace belongs to Malwa and this palace is quite famous for its magnificent building and huge structure of the palace.
How to reach-
By air: Its airport is definitely in Indore which is about 99 km away. Flights come here from cities like Indore, Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior as well as Bhopal. By rail: Its nearest railway station is Ratlam. Regular trains come to this railway station from all major cities. By Road: Talking about roads, Mandu is well connected to other cities. It is 154 km from Ujjain, about 35 km from Dhar, and about 285 km from Bhopal. Hathi Mahal is just 2 km from the Mandu bus stop.
Architecture-
There are many huge pillars in 'Hathi Mahal' and this is why this palace has been named so. Built-in Indo-Islamic architectural style, this palace is situated at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level. The temple structure is made of grand stone. This palace was built for royal residence but later it was converted into a beautiful mausoleum. Some tombs can be seen in the inner and outer parts of this palace. You can also see a beautiful mosque built in Islamic style here. The most spectacular part of this palace is its grand dome in the middle of Hathi Palace. The huge pillars inside the palace are the reason why the huge dome stands perfectly balanced. Thus it has great importance from the Vastu point of view. Hathi Mahal is extremely grand and the artisans who built it must have been excellent.
History-
This historic and culturally rich place was built by the Tarang Empire. The palace finally came into existence in the 16th century. However, it was under the aggressive control of the Mughals and Khilji rulers from the 12th century and remained under them till the colonial era. However, the Tarang Empire did not rule it for long. By the 18th century, the palace had become a tourist attraction. Now this place is established as the tomb of Dariya Khan. This tomb has become very important in this palace and its red color attracts people from a distance.
Visiting Time-
You can visit this palace at any time. However, the best time is from sunrise to sunset. Entry Fee Entry to Hathi Mahal is completely free. It takes 1 to 1.5 hours to see the entire palace.
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