{"id":15023,"date":"2020-04-06T14:53:07","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/?p=15023"},"modified":"2020-04-06T14:53:07","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T09:23:07","slug":"historic-places-in-chanderi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/historic-places-in-chanderi\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic places in Chanderi"},"content":{"rendered":"
The town of Chanderi is located on the lush Vindhya hills wrapped in a blanket of greenery of adjoining forests and lakes. It presents a delightful sight through its\u2019 historic monuments and natural wonders. The monumental landmarks of Chanderi stand testimony to the fact that this ancient town was established in the 11th century. Many rulers have controlled this town due to its attractive location on the trade routes to ports of Gujarat, Central India, Deccan etc. The below mentioned places are of the historic monuments from different periods in Chanderi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Bada Mahal Gate is arguably Chanderi\u2019s defining monument. This is basically a singular structure of a gate that doesn\u2019t lead to any palace or mahal. The gate was built during the reign of Mehmood Shah Khilji in 1450 AD. It is situated at the Southern end of the inner city, facing the Jama Masjid and looking up, it commands a striking view of the fort above. The Bada Mahal Gate has a height of 100 feet and the structure features elaborate carvings and impressive motifs. This gate served the purpose of welcoming and honouring the state guests and visiting kings in a grand manner. The fort town of Chanderi was protected by seven boundary walls surrounding the town and the fort on the hill with each wall having several gates and windows. Many of these gates have been ruined by forces of time and nature. Among them, the Bada Mahal Gate has retained its\u2019 identity and uniqueness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n1. BADA MAHAL GATE<\/h2>\n