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Built by Raja Man Singh Tomar between 1486 and 1516, Man Mandir Palace is the most iconic structure within Gwalior Fort. Its exterior is a riot of colour — elaborate glazed tiles in turquoise, green, yellow, and white form intricate geometric patterns featuring ducks, elephants, tigers, crocodiles, and banana trees. The palace has two levels above ground and two underground, with the lower floors featuring Jharokha windows, hanging balconies, and perforated stone screens. The underground chambers, originally royal apartments with sophisticated ventilation, were later converted into dungeons by the Mughals — Aurangzeb imprisoned and eventually executed his brother Murad here in 1661.

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