Baz Bahadur's Palace

The palace of Baz Bahadur now belongs to the Hill Fort complex, Mandu. On your trip to Mandu, you will surely not want to miss an opportunity of visiting the charm of this palace. The entire city of Mandu is filled with constructions which are having Islamic architectural style. This is because Muslim rulers have dominated the place for many decades.

Visitor Information:

Entry to the Baz Bahadur’s Palace is not free for the tourists. The charges are as below -

• Indian tourists – 5 Rs

• Foreigner tourists – 100 Rs

• Video camera – 25 Rs

Traveler Tips:

Though the palace is open from 7 AM to 7 PM, you can best enjoy visiting the palace is from sunrise to sunset. Daytime is preferable for visiting as there is no special lighting facility available for the dusk. So, plan your visit accordingly.

History:

You must be thinking who was Baz Bahadur? He was the sultan of this city from 1555 to 1561. It was during his reign, Mandu reached its highest grandeur. But he has built the palace much before he became a king i.e. in 1509. This beautiful edifice was built on the hill and beneath lies the Rewa Kund, which is used as a water supply source.

Architecture:

The Baz Bahadur's Palace, Mandu shows a great example of ancient rock architecture of the 5th – 6th centuries. The overall architecture of this monument reflects Islamic as well as Rajput style. The entrance of the monument has 40 big stair steps to climb but having landings at intervals. A passage is there on both sides of the royal gateway, which has lined up guard quarters. Then comes the main entrance to the palace. Visitors may see a range of hallways, courtrooms, etc. while entering through it. A gorgeous cistern is there at the center of the entrance.

Apart from this huge hall, you can spot a platform having octagonally shaped there. It was used then to enjoy the view of the outside lush green garden.

On the terrace of the palace, you can find a baradari or recreation area. This place was used to get a magnificent view of the surrounding of the palace.

Best Time to Visit:

Mandu is pleasant visiting from November to February. You can visit the palace anytime a day between 7 AM to 7 PM. But the most recommended time to visit is during sunlight i.e. 8 AM to 5 PM. You will be required at least half an hour to enjoy the entire architecture.

How to Reach?

By road – Mandu, Madhya Pradesh is counted among one of the desired destinations for most of the tour of India, hence it has a good road network. Manu is reachable from most of the major cities and towns in the country. Regular bus service is available between mandu and Indore and Mandu and Bhopal.

By air – The nearest airport is Indore airport which is 100 km away from Mandu.

By train – Railways are also a good travel option for being here. You need to reach Ratlam. Otherwise, you can also ride through the branch root of the Indore railway; it is 99 km away from Mandu.

Nearby Attractions:

When you are at Mandu, you can also enjoy visiting –

• Jahaz Mahal

• Rani Roopmati’s Pavilion

• Jama Masjid

• Hindola Mahal

• Champa Baoli and Hammam

Some popular restaurants nearby include –

• Ganga Jamuna Restaurant

• Indore Dhaba

• Badhri Dhaba

• Shivani Restaurant

• Baba Ka Dhaba, etc.