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Nahar Jharokha

Tiger Balcony



Nahar Jharokha is one of the ruined structures in Mandu. The word 'Nahar' means 'tiger' and 'Nahar Jharokha' means the place from where tigers could be hunted. It was meant for the rulers to address their subjects. It was here that emperor Jahangir happily awarded the title of Shah Jahan or King of the Universe upon his son prince Khurram.


Updated on 1st September, 2014
District: Dhar
Location: Mandu    

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