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Photos Of Man Mandir Palace

Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
Architectural and Royal History: Built between 1486 and 1516 AD by the Tomar dynasty ruler, Raja Man Singh Tomar, the Man Mandir Palace is a magnificent example of pre-Mughal Hindu architecture, blending Rajputana style with unique regional elements. It was famously constructed for his favorite quee n, Mrignayani, who had nine handmaids. The palace is also known as Chit Mandir (Painted Palace) due to its vibrant exterior decoration, which originally featured bright blue, yellow, green, and turquoise colored tiles and friezes of ducks, elephants, tigers, and floral patterns. The structure is multi-level, with two storeys above ground and two underground. The underground chambers, locally called 'Bhool Bhulaiya' (Labyrinth), were used by the royal family, especially during the hot summer months, and later by the Mughals to imprison high-ranking officials. The palace's construction is noted for its early use of color in stone architecture. It features a central open courtyard and chambers designed for royal audiences. Although partially destroyed during later invasions, the surviving facade and structural elements still showcase the grandeur and artistic vision of Raja Man Singh Tomar and the peak of the Tomar dynasty's power.:
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