Jahaz Mahal, Mandu

[Balaji]

This is an A4 size pen and ink sketch of Jahaz Mahal, a 15th / 16th century monument located in central India. It is a pre- Mughal era structure and was built as a retreat, either for travellers from Arabia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq and Morocco to visit the many muslim shrines already present in India, or as a retreat for kings and their families. The name translates as "ship palace" and is located next to a large water body. Mandu is the name of the city, now in ruins.

I often sketch with a single pen, but in this one I have used pens 005, 01, and 03.

 

[JStarr]

Terrific job!

 

[Triduana]

Love the detail in this. It looks and sounds like a fascinating place.

 

[Balaji]

JStarr, Kay...Thank you.

 

[ams]

Beautiful work Balaji.

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Anne.

 

[Artyczar]

Masterful!

 

[Bartc]

I just love your sketches! Wish they appeared bigger.

 

[Terri]

Wow! Excellent sketch of a beautiful building.

 

[Jo Castillo]

So beautiful. Your perspective is so right on. You sketch/hatch with much dexterity.

 

[Balaji]

Ayin, Bart. Terri, & Jo... Thank you.

 

[Balaji]

I just love your sketches! Wish they appeared bigger.

I usually post thumbnails which should enlarge to full size if you click on them.

 

[snoball]

Excellent pen work!

 

[Balaji]

Thank you Margaret.

 

[Mississippi Hippie]

Needed to see this.. Thankyou for sharing