Jahaz Mahal: Ek Anokha Aakarshan
Madhya Pradesh apne shandar architecture ke liye mashhoor hai, aur yeh rajya uncountable architectural marvels ka ghar hai jo iski khoobsurti ko aur badhata hai. Aise hi ek shandar rachanayi wonder ka naam hai Jahaz Mahal, jo apne unique ship-like shape ke liye jaana jata hai. Yeh Munj Talao aur Kapur Talao ke beech ek patle strip par bana hai, aur ek anchored ship ka illusion deta hai. Jahaz Mahal ko Sultan Ghiyasuddin Khilji ne apne harem ke liye banvaya tha. Yeh palace 110 meters lamba aur 15 meters choda hai.
Jahaz Mahal ka architecture Afghan, Mughal, Hindu aur Mesopotamian styles ka ek sundar mishran hai. Yeh Mandu ke sabse mashhoor monuments me se ek hai aur tourism ke liye ek major attraction ban chuka hai. Palace ke aas-paas ka paani, jo iske reflection ko dikhata hai, ise ek “floating architecture” ka look deta hai, isi wajah se ise Jahaz Mahal kaha jata hai.
Jahaz Mahal Ka Itihaas
Jahaz Mahal ka itihaas Mandu ke itihaas se juda hai. Yeh wahi jagah hai jahan 15,000 rajkumarion aur mahilayein rehti thi. Is harem ko is tarah design kiya gaya tha ki yeh mahilayon ko pura aazaadi ka ehsaas de, saath hi unhe aam logon ki nazron se door rakhe. Yahaan ki mahilayein ek luxurious aur sukhmayi jeevan jeeti thi.
Jahaz Mahal Ka Architecture
Jahaz Mahal ka main entrance palace ke eastern side par hai, aur entrance ke dono taraf 6 arched openings hain, jo stone brackets se supported hain.
- Ground floor par teen bade halls hain jo corridors ke zariye connected hain, aur dono ends par narrow rooms hain.
- Southern end ke ek room mein ek water channel hai jo ek beautifully designed cistern tak paani supply karta tha.
- Halls ke pichhle hisse mein pavilions hain jo Munj Talao ki taraf overlook karte hain. Inhe mahilayon ke liye banaya gaya tha, jo public view se chhupi rahti thi curtains ki wajah se.
Jahaz Mahal Kis Liye Famous Hai?
Jahaz Mahal apne enthralling architecture ke saath-saath Mandu festival ke liye bhi mashhoor hai. Har saal sardi ke mausam mein yahaan adventure activities, music shows, lights aur balloon festivals ka jashn hota hai, jo Mandu ko ek shining pearl bana deta hai.
Iske alawa, Jahaz Mahal par hone wala sound aur light show ek aur highlight hai, jo har visitor ko apni taraf kheench leta hai.
Sound and Light Show at Jahaz Mahal
Madhya Pradesh ke safar ke dauraan historical monuments par hone wale ‘Light and Sound Shows’ ko dekhna ek must hai. Jahaz Mahal ka sound aur light show Mughal architecture ki khoobsurti ko showcase karta hai aur aapko medieval era ka ehsaas dilata hai.
Jahaz Mahal Tak Kaise Pahunchein?
Mandu apne aaspaas ke shehron se achhe se connected hai:
- Dhar: 40 km door.
- Indore: 95 km northeast mein.
- Maheshwar: 65 km door.
Yahaan ke liye bus services ek major transportation mode hain.
Visitors’ Information
- Timings: Subah 6:00 baje se shaam 7:00 baje tak (saare din khula rehta hai).
- Entry Fees: Indians ke liye INR 5, aur foreigners ke liye INR 100.
- Ideal Visiting Time: 1 se 3 ghante.
- Best Time to Visit: Sardi ka mausam (October se March).