Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace)
Hindola Mahal (Swing Palace)
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Vikas Sadhotra
New Delhi, India1,029 contributions
Nov 2022 • Family
Hindola Palace is located close to Jahaz Mahal, infact inside the perimeter of Jahaz Mahal. The entry ticket is common for Jahaz Mahal and Hindola Palace. It appears as if it will swing. Well maintained. Time spent is 10 mins purely for it.
Written November 7, 2022
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Raj K
Indore, India119 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
Well manicured lawns and garden surround this magnificent Palace that gives the impression of a large 'Swing' hung in the garden, swaying in the gentle wind. The superb architecture, with large arches and stone carved windows within, is a sight to behold.
Written January 19, 2015
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Durgesh K
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India142 contributions
Aug 2014 • Friends
Situated in the Jahaz Mahal this palace is no doubt an engineering and architectural marvel. The external walls of the palace are sloping, which give an illusion as if its swinging. Really wondered the innovative ideas of the engineers and architects of that period. It is an interesting subject to study for the students of architecture. The mind boggles at how this kind of structure was put up in a time of no mechanisation. The roof is missing in many places, destroyed by a massive earthquake in the 19th century. Take a guide to really learn the intricacies of the building.A heaven for photography enthusiasts, a must visit.
Written August 22, 2014
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anubhuti55
india61 contributions
Nov 2014 • Family
we feel the same as if we are in swing. architectural wonder no doubt. symmetry is well maintained. must visit this place in Mandu with local guide.
Written February 19, 2015
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Ashutosh_Soman
Pune, India121 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
Just besides imposing Jahaj Mahal is this interesting structure with sloping walls. The main hall with curved , round arches forming roof are best visited in the early morning hours. That time will give some superb view of hall with play of light and shadow ...
Best time to visit is around sunrise ...
Best time to visit is around sunrise ...
Written September 15, 2016
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Dr P V L
Hyderabad District, India199 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
This is a beautiful building with airy roofs and supposed swing areas. But one has to imagine more of the stories that guides tell you of how the swings existed and how there could be merriment during the rainy season.
Written March 2, 2015
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Manish G
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India161 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Not as famous as the Jahaj Mahal, however it carriers much more mysteries. The sloping walls of the palace do not seem organic in nature and they do hide the fact that inside them there is the original wall of the palace possibly adorned with Hindu idols. Keep an eye out for them once you are visiting this one.
Written January 15, 2015
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soumitra_chawathe
Pune, India63 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
This palace is no doubt an engineering and architectural marvel. The external walls of the palace are sloping, which give an illusion as if its swinging. We really wonder the innovative ideas of the engineers and architects of that period. It is an interesting subject to study for the students of architecture. A heaven for photography enthusiasts, a must visit.
Written July 25, 2014
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Dilip S
Vadodara, India1,108 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
After learning the intricate underground passage from Champa baoli connecting itself to the labyrinth of Tahkhanas of Hammam , we proceeded to Hindola Mahal which gave the feeling that it was swinging . The illusion was created by its massively sloping side walls designed to counteract the force of graceful but heavy stone arches that support the now non existent ceiling inside . Innovative techniques in construction of the Mahal are visible in its ornamental facade , delicate trellis work in sandstone and beautifully moulded columns . The plan of the building is “ T “ shaped , with a main hall and a transverse projection at the north . Examining the exterior masonry of this projection , it is learnt that this was added later on . On both sides of the hall , there are six majestic arch openings above which there are windows filled with intricate tracery work facilitating air and light inside . The main hall and the projection looked like a cross formed by the main passage leading to the hall and an arm crossing at right angle in the middle .
It seems that Hindola Mahal was used as a special assembly hall as there is a flight of sloping steps enabling the royal ladies to use palanquin or pony to either ride an elephant or getting down from the elephant . The place is known as hathi chadho .
This is one of the most interesting but the simplest monuments of Mandu .
It seems that Hindola Mahal was used as a special assembly hall as there is a flight of sloping steps enabling the royal ladies to use palanquin or pony to either ride an elephant or getting down from the elephant . The place is known as hathi chadho .
This is one of the most interesting but the simplest monuments of Mandu .
Written April 10, 2014
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GitaChennai
Chennai280 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
The sloping external walls of this building have earned it it's name- they apparently resemble the structure of a swing. The mind boggles at how this kind of structure was put up in a time of no mechanisation. The roof is missing in many places, destroyed by a massive earthquake in the 19th century. Take a guide to really learn the intricacies of the building.
Written December 20, 2013
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