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Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited - Chanderi
 

Chanderi is surrounded by hills, lakes and forests, and there are several monuments of Bundela Rajputs and Malwa Sultans. Noteworthy among them are:

The Fort
Dominating the skyline of this lovely old town, is a Mughal fort. The vast fort was built on a 200 metre high hill during the Mughal period. Its main gate is known as the "Khooni Darwaza".

Koshak Mahal
Koshak MahalAccording to historical records, Koshak Mahal was ordered to be built by Mahmud Khilji of Malwa when he passed through Chanderi in 1445 AD. The original plan of the Khilji ruler was to construct a seven-storey palace though only two could be completed during his life time. The Mahal is divided into four equal parts and has architecture similar to Mandu.

 

Badal Mahal GateBadal Mahal Gate
A gate without a Mahal, it was constructed to commemorate some important victory.

 

 

Jama MasjidJama Masjid
With imposing domes and long arcades, this is possibly the biggest mosque of the erstwhile Madhya Bharat State.

Shahzadi Ka Rouza
The name is attributed to some unknown princess. The building is decorated on the exterior with ornamental arches and a band of geometrical designs.

Parameshwar Tal
Built by Bundela Rajput Kings, the picturesque Parameshwar tank is situated half a mile to the north-west of Chanderi town. It has on its bank a well-carved temple and cenotaphs of three Rajput Kings.

Battisi Bavdi
Built by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Shah in 1485, the Battisi Bavdi derives its name from a flight of thirty two steps.

Buddhi (Old) Chanderi
The old Chanderi city has a number of Jain temples of 9th and 10th centuries. It attracts thousands of Jain pilgrims from all parts of the country every year.

Thruvanji
26 km South-West of Chanderi is the old village of Thruvanji. The village has a number of Jain temples of the early medieval period.

Package Tours
From Delhi - Charming Chanderi

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