Jahaz Mahal

Jahaz Mahal or the Ship Mansion, resembling a vessel, stands on a strip of land between two lakes. A dreamy air prevails on moonlit nights when the lake reflects the palace. Such is the structure of the palace that it gives the impression of being made of some very light matter! It is said that the palace staff consisted of ladies only. This is a huge building which is constructed artistically on a narrow strip of land between two ponds. Its shape is like a ship that is the reason for its name (Jahaj = Ship). This palace is 111 meter long 18.5 meter wide and 11 meter high. Some of its portion is extended in the front, probably it is constructed in later course. It is said that this place was the Diwan-e-Khas (special place to discuss secrets) of the sultan of the Malwa. In this palace, a wide way is made from bottom to the top in such a way that even the elephant can go to the top without any hurdle. That is why, the path is also called as elephant climb (Haathi Chadha).

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