Mandu or Mandavgarh is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. It was said to have been established in the 6th century BC and later came under the reign of the Parmara Kings. The city was fortified by Raja Bhoj in the 10th century but was later captured by the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughals. The monuments contain several Jain temples, mosques and royal palaces that provide a great view of the varied cultural influences in India.