Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
Mandu
Mandav | |
|---|---|
town | |
Jahaz Mahal | |
| Nickname: mahal ka shahar | |
| Coordinates: 22°20′7″N 75°24′57″E / 22.33528°N 75.41583°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| District | Dhar district |
| Region | Malwa and Nimar |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-MP |
| Vehicle registration | MP |
Mandu or Mandavgad is an ancient city in the present-day Mandav area of the Dhar district. It is located in the Malwa and Nimar region of western Madhya Pradesh, India, at 35 km from Dhar city. In the 11th century, Mandu was the sub division of the Tarangagadh or Taranga kingdom. This fortress town on a rocky outcrop about 100 km (62 mi) from Indore is celebrated for its architecture.