Damdama Palace Mandi's Majestic Marvel Built with Stones and Puls

India is renowned for its rich ancient history and remarkable historical landmarks. The Mandi royal family’s palace, also known as the Damdama Palace, which was once the largest structure in Mandi, is a remarkable example of hill-style architecture, constructed not with cement and bricks, but with stones. Since cement had not yet been invented during that time, a paste made from pulses was used in the foundation to bind the stones together. 

 

The palace was constructed in honor of Krishna Roop Madhav Rai, in the 16th century by King Suraj Sen, the ruler of Mandi’s eastern region. A dedicated devotee of Lord Krishna, King Suraj Sen built this temple to enshrine Lord Madhav Rai (Krishna) as the protective deity of the Mandi state. The temple signifies the king’s reverence for Lord Krishna as both his spiritual mentor and sovereign.

 

Source: India.com