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Roopmati Pavilion, Mandu

This building, situated on the highest point of the citadel of Mandu, was originally an army observation point.The last independent Sultan of Mandu, Baz Bahadur, converted this into a beautiful palace for his beloved Hindu queen Roopmati.It commands magnificent views over the surrounding countryside.From here the queen could see the palace of her Sultan situated a little below and also catch a glimpse of the holy River Narmada , a river she revered and worshipped,flowing through the Nimar plains below.

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Uploaded on September 29, 2022
Taken on September 10, 2022