Heritage of Gonds Moti Mahal

Moti Mahal (Rajmahal), Ramnagar, Mandla - Monument category A under Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums (MP)

Situated right on the thickly vegetated Narmada river bank, the north-facing palace is 80 feet above the river and commands a view of both reaches of the bank. The Moti Mahal is a quadrangle, externally measuring 212 feet in length and 200 feet in breadth. It has a central courtyard measuring 167 feet by 156 feet with a stepped water feature in the middle. The structure is three storeys tall with long central rooms and small side rooms, connected by steep and narrow stairs. Arched colonnades separate the halls, royal bedrooms, durbar hall, dancing hall and the royal kitchen. A number of river-facing terraces and balconies indicate the visual link planned with the riverscape. The Moti mahal also has a basement with a network of tunnels and passages. It also has an elaborate drainage system, routing stormwater into the Narmada. There is also an external courtyard with arched galleries which was used as the horse stable. The Moti Mahal houses a stone inscription (which was previously in the Vishnu temple), considered one of the most important historical sources recording the genealogy of the Gond rulers of Garha Mandla. The inscription places the origin of the family at the beginning of the 7th century and describes the chronological reign of 54 Gond rulers.

The Moti Mahal has been declared a state-protected monument since 1984.

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Moti Mahal in Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, is rich in legendary tales. One such anecdote is that the fortress was built in just two and a half days, with stones. Ramnagar Fort is an architectural gem from the Gond Empire. It's said that the creator, King Hriday Shah, was a master of the mystical arts.

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