 This was essentially build as Madrassa, a place for Islamic teaching. Even today the rooms and cells tell a story of teaching and studying. The name means palace of gold and was build by Mahmud Shah Khilji. The Ashrafi Mahal faces the Jami Masjid. In the same complex are few others structures. There is a tower which was seven storied high when built. This tower was built to celebrate the victory of Mahmud Shah Khilji over Rana Khumba of Mewar. Sadly out of the seven stories only one survives today. In the same premises are ruins of tomb which was intended to be largest structure of Mandu. But the structure collapsed due to faulty construction and bad planning. When compared with other structures Ashrafi Mahal is in very good shape of preservation.
| Location |
Situated in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. |
| Distance |
Bhopal 283 kms |
| STD Code |
07292 |
| Language |
Hindi and English |
| Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit |
Mandu enjoys an extreme climate. The best season to visit this place is during the monsoon, that is, from July to September. While other places in Madhya Pradesh and most of the north and peninsular India are closed for tourism during monsoon, Mandu is more of a monsoon resort than anything else. The natural surroundings are in full bloom during this time. Best time to visit July to September |
| Entertainment |
Jahaz Mahal,The Jain Temple,Darya Khan's Tomb,Hathi Mahal |
| How to Reach |
Air : The nearest airhead is Indore, 99 km away from Mandu. Regular flights connect Indore with Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior, and Bhopal.
Rail: Ratlam is the nearest railhead (124 km) on the Delhi-Mumbai main line. There are many trains linking Ratlam to other important cities of India.
Road :Mandu is connected with other cities in the region by a good road network. There are direct buses from Indore via Dhar. Mandu is also connected with Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh by direct buses.
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