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������� � Perched along the Vindhyan ranges, at an altitude of 2000 feet, Mandu, with its nature defenses , was originally the fort capital of Malwa. It is situated in the heart of INDIA , Which means that is in the almost center of INDIA , in state Madhya� Pradesh� near� Indore city . Towards the end of the 13th century it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, the first of whom renamed it Shadiabad ( The City of Joy ). And indeed, the pervading spirit of Mandu was of gaeity; and its rulers built exquisite palace like the Jahaz and Hindola Mahals, ornamental canals, baths and pavilions, as graceful and refined as those time of peace and plenty. Each of Mandu structures is an architectural gem; some are outstanding like the massive jami Masjid and Hoshang Shah's Tomb, which provided inspiration for the master builders of the Taj Mahal, centuries later. Under Mughal rule Mandu was a pleasure-resort, its lakes and palaces the scenes of splendid and extravagant festivities.����