Baz Bahadur Palace, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh India

Baz Bahadur’s palace is located on the slopes of a hill in Mandu in the midst of natural scenery, which was built by Baz Bahadur in the early 16th century. The unique features of Baz Bahadur palace are its spacious courtyards surrounded by halls and high terraces, which afford a superb view of the surrounding countryside. Baz Bahadur’s Palace, Mandu is one such building which has, over the years become one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Mandu.

Baz Bahadur was the sultan of Mandu from 1555 – 1561 and Mandu reached heights of grandeur during this period but only for a short time. However, he had built the palace long before he ascended the throne. It was in 1509 that the wonderful edifice was erected. It stands on the hill above the holy Rewa Kund, a tank, which supplied water by a water lift.