Sher Mandal (Sher Shah's Pavilion) is a 16th-century historic Library within the Purana Qila fort located in Delhi, India. Designed in a blend of Indo-islamic , Timurid and Persian architecture, it is the only surviving palace structure within the fort and has become a tourist attraction.

Sher mandal, the double-storeyed octagonal tower is associated with the death of Humayun. While climbing the stairs of the building, Humayun slipped and lost his life. The Qila-i-Kunha masjid, however, was built around 1541 AD.

Sher Mandal is a 16th-century historical building within the Purana Qila Fort in Delhi, India. Designed with a blend of Timurid and Safavid architecture, it is the only surviving palace structure within the fort and has become a tourist attraction.

Oct 3, 2024 · Sher Mandal. The Sher Mandal is another important structure within Purana Qila, believed to have been built by Sher Shah Suri as a pleasure pavilion. After Humayun reclaimed the fort, he converted the building into a library. The structure itself is an octagonal tower made of red sandstone, with white marble inlay work.

Nov 11, 2024 · Purana Quila represents a blend of Mughal and Afghan architecture, with red sandstone walls, imposing gates, the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, and Sher Mandal showcasing early Mughal design. It symbolizes resilience and historical significance, spanning from the Mughals to the British Raj. Here are 10 things you should know about Delhi’s Purana Quila:

The most important building in Purana Qila is Sher Mandal, built by Sher Shah. This fort was captured by Humayun after death of Sher Shah and made this fort his capital. Sher Mandal was used by Humayun as library and observatory. This is one of the best surviving structure in the fort.

A domed octagonal structure, Sher Mandal stands just across from the Qila-e-Kohna. Its name seems to suggest that it was built by Sher Shah Suri, but its architectural style is said to be closer to that of the Mughals. It’s an unusual shape for a Mughal building, but Sher Mandal is, historically speaking, a very important building.

Sep 22, 2018 · The red stoned tower is also known as the first observatory that was successfully built by the Mughals in Delhi. Named after Shah Jahan but structurally designed by the Mughals, PuranaQila’s one of the two surviving structures , Sher Mandal is a tad bit further away from the majestic entrance gate.

Sher Mandal (Sher Shah's Pavilion) is a 16th-century historic building within the Purana Qila fort located in Delhi, India. Designed in a blend of Timurid and Safavid architecture, it is the only surviving palace structure within the fort and has become a tourist attraction.

Jan 25, 2017 · The Sher Mandal, one of the two structures of the Purana Qila still existing in entirety, is nestled far from the magnificent entrance gate that stares down at you with a sense of majesty hardly eroded by the passage of time.