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Jahaz Mahal (Madhya Pradesh)

Jahaz MahalJahaz Mahal or the ship palace was built by Sultan Ghiyas-ud-din-Khilji to maintain his large Harem (place where the ladies of rulers lived). This palace is in shape of a ship and is locate between Munj Talao and Kapur Talao (pond).The balconies hanging over the water and the open terraces appears as a royal pleasure craft. In fact hidden motif of building this palace might have been to carve out a pleasure ship from stone. In the moon light the sight of this structure as viewed from Taveli Mahal is unforgettable. The spectacular silhouette of the domes and turrets perched on terrace is sight to cherish life long. Jahaz Mahal is a double storied structure which is which represents the grace of royalty which decorated this place in the past. This palace is 120 meter long and 15 meter


Information
Location Indore, 99 km
Distance Ratlam (124 km )
STD Code 07292
Language Hindi, English
Climate / best Season/ Best Time To Visit Best time to Visit July to September
Entertainment The Darwazas,Hindola Mahal,The Central Group Hoshang Shah's Tomb,Jami Masjid
How to Reach Air : The nearest airport is at Indore, 99 km away,connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Gwalior and Bhopal.
Rail: Convenient railheads are Ratlam (124 km ) on the Mumbai-Delhi main line and Indore (99km).
Road : Regular bus services connect Mandu with Indore, Dhar,Mhow, Ratlam, Ujjain and Bhopal.