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Darya Khan's Tomb complex
The massive sand stone tomb of Darya Khan, a minister in the
court of Mahmud Khalji II lies at the centre of a walled complex
along with another tomb, a mosque, a pond and an inn. Crowned
with a massive dome, Hathi Paga Mahal or Elephant Leg Palace is
located on the south-eastern side of the Darya Khan Complex

Shri Mandavagadh Teerth
Shri Mandavagadh Teerth is dedicated to Lord Suparshvanatha
belonging to Shwetambar Sect of Jainism. The exquisite temple
underwent expansion in 14th century. The 91.54 cm (3 feet) in
height idol of Lord Suparshvanath seated in a padmansana
posture is believed to be much older. Along with a fine temple of
Lord Shantinath, ruins of many temples and idols can be seen
here, suggesting the belief of once existing 700 Jain temples in
the fort.

Jami Masjid
Inspired by the great mosque of Damascus, this enormous
structure with large courtyards and grand entrances is striking in
its simplicity and a notable example of Pashtun architecture. At
the front there are ruins of Asharfi Palace, at the north-east of the
palace is a seven-story winning memorial, and a fascinating Ram
Temple nearby, built by Maharani Sakarwar bai pawar in 1769
AD.

Hoshang Shah's Tomb
One of the most refined examples of Afghan architecture and
India's first marble structure with beautifully proportioned
dome, intricate marble lattice work and porticoed courts and
towers, served as a template for the construction of Taj Mahal.

Jahaz Mahal/Ship Palace
Served as a harem, housing thousands of women for Sultan
Ghiyas-ud-din-Khalji, this two storied architectural marvel
situated between two artificial lakes, appears as a ship floating in
water.

Hindola Mahal
Hindola Mahal or Swing palace is named due to its sloping side
walls, served as an audience chamber. . It is one of a set buildings
making up the royal palace complex at Mandu, which consists of
the Jahaz Mahal, the Hindola Mahal, the Tawili Mahal, and the
Nahar Jharokha.

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