The Central Spine of Ashrafi Mahal

Captured in a sweeping 360° view, this image immerses the viewer in the symmetrical brilliance of Ashrafi Mahal, Mandu’s once-illustrious seat of scholarship and grandeur. The central corridor framed by delicate arches and intricate vaults opens into both the academic ruins and bustling modern-day town—bridging past and present. Originally built as a madrasa, the structure later served as a royal tomb complex. Its repetitive stone geometry and rhythmic shadows echo the refined aesthetics of the Malwa Sultanate’s architecture.