The town of Chanderi is set in the midst of the natural beauty of the Vindyachal Range. Through the flow of time Chanderi has played a part in the religious, mythical, political, and glorious history of North India. Hindu, Jain, and Muslim religion have all flowered to their peak and lived in harmony here. Chanderi is full of historical landmarks, dating from the 11th century through the medieval periods of the 13th to the 18th centuries and to modern times. Its history has witnessed good and bad periods, flowering and decline over the centuries.
| 1.Badal Mahal Gate 1450 A.D. |
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This gate was built during the reign of Mehmood Shah Khilji in 1450 A.D.The Badal Mahal Gate is arguably Chanderi's defining monument. It has been given recognition nation wide and when the town of Chanderi is represented it is the Badal Mahal Gate that is used to symbolize . More......... |
2. Boodi Chanderi (Old Chanderi) 1000 A.D. |
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During the 10th century A.D. Boodi Chanderi was a very prosperous town situated 18 kilometers away from present Chanderi. Even today the ruins of this abandoned town still gives an idea how rich this place might have been. Originally it was More.........
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3.Jama Masjid (Moque) 1251 A.D. |
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The foundation of Jama Masjid began in 1251 A.D. to commemorate the victory and capture of Chanderi by the Delhi Sultanate under the command of Ghiassuddin Balban. They defeated the Pratihara Maharaja, Chanha Deva. Over the . More......... |
4..Kushk Mahal(Place) 1445 A.D. |
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The chronicler Mohammad Kasim in his book the Farishta writes that Sultan Mehood Shah Khilji attacked and defeated Sharki Sultan Mehmood of Jaunpur at Kalpi in the year 1445 A.D. After the victory when he returned to his capital in Mandu the Sultan expressed that . .More......... |