Closer inspection showed an exquisite medieval Hammam with tantalizing ceiling with sun and stars cut in it all the three domes

Tey were made of ceramic to take the heat

There were three rooms and provisions for heating and cooling

And passages for water to flow.

And small tanks to hold water

Is it any wonder that I’m bedazzled!‬

‪This #hammam was used by Rani Roopmati and Nur Jahan‬

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It is on the side so don’t miss it!

The Shahi Mahal built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-Din Shah 1469–1500 is normally eclipsed by Jahaz Mahal but worth a visit for its exquisite ruins ‬

Especially when it’s raining, wind us blowing, and you are huddled under an umbrella trying to keep it from flying off

Rain water harvesting seems to have been a passion with these eco friendly sultans as tanks and Baoli abound here

‪Of course guide said it’s to cater for his many wives in the harem‬

jis jagah thii KHuluus kii bastii

ek khanDar vahaan hai andar tak

Anand Bahadur

‪Rozi roti ‬

Some people have to work, come rain or sunshine ‪

#ShahiMahal #ManduInMonsoons ‬

‪I swallowed the moon‬

‪Main Chand nigal gayi daiyya ‬

‪#Mandu #ChampaBaoli #GhiyasuddinShah #ShahiMahal ‬

‪( PS: Gulzar shot here for Kinara) ‬

‪Arches!‬

‪Uski abru ( eyebrows) par qurbaan

#Mandu gained prominance under the #Paramara dynasty but had already become a hill fort by 6th century

#DelhiGate

This is one of the earliest surviving gates of #Mandu.

Since a metalled road doesn’t pass through it, it’s only used by locals who live around it.

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