Monday, February 15, 2010

Man Mandir Palace, Gwalior

This magnificent palace in Gwaior inside the Gwalior Fort was built by Raja Man Singh of the Tomar dynasty between 1486 and 1516. The palace can be reached by north eastern fort entrance. Because of the richly tiled and painted decorations with elephants and peacocks, and the exceptional fresco with the ducks paddling in turquoise waters, it is also known as Chit Mandir or Painted Palace.

This palace has four levels, two of them are underground. Six rounded towers crowned with cupolas relieve this 80 feet high structure. The beauty is further enhanced by blue ceramic mosaic and petite trellis work.
It consists of two open courts surrounded by apartments with carved stones, pillars. There are various rooms serving different purpose such as affairs of state, relaxation, decorated ornately with beautiful paintings, different figures of human beings, carved animals and flowers. The walls of these halls were decorated with triangular friezes.Even the ceilings in each room had different designs carved out as below:



This is one of the few architecture marvel in the fort that has withstood the test of time.

55 comments:

  1. 2nd picture is classic !

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  2. Some how cannot read your full post..but pictures are wonderful :)

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  3. I love the turquoise details on the first picture. Is that glass or painted?
    Beautiful pictures, lovely structures.
    xo
    Zuzana

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  4. Amazing shots :-)
    Thanks for sharing this !!!

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  5. Come to think of it, India has some of the finest that the eyes can chance upon!

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  6. What an amazing place, the history is vivid still.

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  7. Anonymous00:57

    another jewel of a relic.

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  8. Lovely pictures from a so interesting monument.

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  9. Another great post and as always I'm so amazed by the carvings on these wonderful places you show us. The work is incredible.

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  10. Your part of the world has always interest architecture. Beautiful photos!

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  11. Rajesh: That is such a wonderful place, what detail on the work.

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  12. Another gorgeous, fascinating part of your world, Rajesh! The history, is indeed, vivid still. Terrific post and photos as always! Have a great week!

    Sylvia

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  13. The artistry and craftsmanship of the interiors is stunning.

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  14. at that time they knew how to build. :)

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  15. What an extraordinary place. I would so much like to be able to visit it for myself - your photos are inspirational! Greetings from Italy via MyWorld!

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  16. I always love the architecture in your pictures!

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  17. Anonymous02:25

    Exquisite architecture!

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  18. very nice thanks so much for sharing i love seeing all that is in the world that I may never see like this gem

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  19. Gorgeous palace, Rajesh.... Love the architectural details... Wow!!!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Betsy

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  20. The only thing I can say is FABULOUS! I wish I could be there!

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  21. These are great. Thanks for showing us around.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  22. Great posting again. It is a beautiful and impressive building.

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  23. i love the details on the facade, really impressive...nice commentary to on your post :)

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  24. What a remarkable place.

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  25. Your history and architecture are so rich.

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  26. Amazing structures. It is fascinating at how India has a lot of these wonders.

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  27. I know my own country better because of your posts, thank you!

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  28. I really like the second photo! That is a classic shot and the composition is so good.

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  29. Great shots of amazingly intricate architecture!

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  30. Amazing details of the building.

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  31. Very nice architecture. fantastic shots

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  32. Those carvings are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Just how long did it take to do all this? So intricate. The top photo of the Painted Palace is beautiful.

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  34. One really has to enlarge these photos to see how wonderful this place is. It is like a great artistic masterpiece! I really like the carvings and paintings of the ducks and elephants!

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  35. Love the designs and architecture

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  36. Nice post n pics.

    I studied by 9th std in Madhya Pradesh. Need to go there again when time permits...

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  37. Your photos are gorgeous, Rajesh. The history is most interesting.

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  38. Thank you so much for sharing these information!!!! Your photos are great!!!

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  39. The palace is absolutely beautiful. I can't get over the detailed artwork and craftsmanship in all of the pictures. It would be marvelous to see this in person.

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  40. Beautiful details! This most be a great palce.
    Wish you a nice day!

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  41. The architecture looks wonderful and pleasing to the eyes. I like the ceiling decorations. Nice captures.

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  42. I am so glad I found your blog a while ago. You show the most beautiful sites in India. Always an enjoyable experience to visit. Thank you.

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  43. Hi Rajesh:)

    Beautiful photos very artistically captured.Very informative post. India is truly incredible.

    Have a lovely day Rajesh:)
    Joseph

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  44. absolutely incredible rajesh!
    beautiful palace
    ~laura

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  45. Protege: Thanks. It is fresco painting.

    Nisha, Tarun, Anya, Kirigalpoththa, Sarah, ewok1993, Phivos, Carver, Ebie, Babooshka, Fishing Guy, Sylvia: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Rakesh, Joseph: Thaks, you are very much right.

    wildwood, Footstep, Dirk, Stine, marcia, Betsy, Joo, J Bar, Jossie, noel, Sandy, Yogi, Japa, Carolyn, magiceye: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Louise, George: Thanks, this is a nice place to see. You will love it.

    Sujata, LadyFi, Evelyn, Robin, Eden, Wolynski, Jacob, Joe, Pam, Vicky, Spiderdama, Arasu, Denise, Laura: Thanks for the appreciation.

    Shrinidhi:Thanks, it is a nice place to visit any time.

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  46. luvly pictures rajesh. when i went to gwalior fort, it was a li'l late and we couldnt see the man mahal properly. nice to see it here now :)

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  47. Sandeep: Thanks for the appreciation.

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  48. The Man Mandir Palace of the Gwalior Fort is one of my fav forts of India, the most beautiful one too.

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  49. Celine: Thanks. Yes, it is one of the beautiful forts of India.

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  50. I wonder how they lived without doors and windows...anything and anybody can walk in!!...great pictures!

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  51. You are so patriotic, I am going to follow your blog.

    Hats off.

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  52. You are just so patriotic, I am going to follow your blog.

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