Mandu
Mandu Located at an altitude of 2000 feet, Mandu, in Madhya Pradesh, was originally the fort - capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa.Towards the end of the 13th century, it came under the rule of the Sultans of Malwa. The first of these kings renamed it Shadiabad - the City of Joy. The subsequent ruling clans built grand palaces like the Jahaz and Hindola Mahals, ornate pavilions, and other architectural gems.Hoshang Shah's Tomb, India's first marble edifice and one of the supreme examples of Afghan architecture. The impressive dome, the intricate marble lattice work, the porticoed courts are some of the memorable features of this ancient structure. Jami Masjid , was inspired by the mosque of Damascus.The sheer hugeness of the structure coupled with a stark simplcity of design, is really overwhelming.