The Man Mandir Palace
The Man Mandir Palace forms the core of the Gwalior
fort. It is one of the many forts that dot the landscape of what
are today the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, but which in
times past consisted of many small princely states. Founded in the
eighth century, the fort holds a commanding position atop a 300 foot
bluff. Despite the fort’s seemingly impregnable position, it changed
hands numerous times, variously coming under control of the
Delhi Sultans, the Mughal Empire, and the British.
The Man Mandir Palace, built by Raja Man Singh between 1486 and 1516,
is considered a gem of secular Rajput architecture.
Photo taken: January 19, 2008
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