The beauty of the Taj Mahal is famous not only in our country but in the whole world. This beautiful Taj Mahal made of white marble makes everyone crazy about its beauty. But do you know that hundreds of years before the Taj Mahal, a mausoleum was built in our country it is said that seeing this mausoleum, Shah Jahan was inspired to build the Taj Mahal?
Yes don't think, you read that right! We are talking about the mausoleum of Hoshangshah located in Mandu Nagar, which is called the paradise of Malwa. The work of this mausoleum was started by Hoshangshah himself and this mausoleum was completed by Mahmud Khilji in 1440 AD. The mausoleum is built in a square shape and a beautiful garden around it also adds to its beauty. Standing here in the garden with the mausoleum in the background the photos look amazingly beautiful.
Along with this, there is also a very beautiful verandah on one side, whose architecture will impress you. Here you will see hundreds of pillars made of many beautiful and similar shapes, which together look very spectacular, and standing in the middle of these pillars, you can click some of your very unique and wonderful photos.
Even just taking a walk on the verandah for a few moments is a very beautiful experience that will be etched in your memory forever. This mausoleum is built in the middle of the beautiful garden around it, which makes it look more beautiful. Some windows are also made inside the tomb and there is a big dome and four small domes on the top.
Along with this, another very unique gem of ancient architecture is present next to this mausoleum - Jami Masjid. If you go for a walk in Mandu, you will first reach Jami Masjid and you have to go to Jami Masjid first by taking an entry ticket after that you can reach Hoshangshah's tomb through a small passage in the verandah. There are three huge domes built in Jami Masjid, as well as many small domes around it, which increase its beauty manifold.
There is also a very well-maintained garden in front of the mosque, through which a path leads to the mosque. Also, there is a verandah all around, on which many small domes are built. If we talk about photos, then you can click your photo anywhere between this beautiful garden and the magnificent architecture all around, well it will come.
Also, with the verandah built on both sides, you will be really surprised to see the unique specimen of ancient architecture. Many similar pillars made here are giving a different beauty to this place. For photos, you will see many people here clicking photos around in different ways.
Outside the entrance of Jami Masjid, you will also find food stalls where you can have breakfast, etc. There is a well-made road in front of the gate and there is parking and some shops in front. The historical heritage of Mandu Nagar has been kept very well, which you must go to see.
If we talk about the entry ticket here, the entry is free for children up to the age of 15 years and the ticket fee for Indian citizens above 15 years is Rs.25 per person and for foreign citizens, it is Rs.300.
If we talk about the location of Mandu, then this historical city is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh, to reach where you can first reach Indore by rail, road, or air, and then from Indore, you can easily reach Mandu Nagar by taxi or bus, etc. Are. The road system in Mandu is very good, so you can also go here in your vehicle. The distance from Indore to Mandu is about 95 km.
Along with this, let us tell you that there are many such historical heritages in Mandu, to know about which you can read our other articles about some places and we will try to tell about some places in our upcoming articles...
