Rewa Kund

Rewa Kund is a historic artificial reservoir located in Mandu, Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, near Roopmati's Pavilion. Built in the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Baz Bahadur, it was constructed to supply water to Roopmati's Pavilion through an aqueduct. Revered as the Narmada River (Rewa) by Rani Roopmati, the kund is notable for its architectural water management, scenic setting on the Malwa plateau, and association with the legendary love story of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati.

Visitors can expect a historic water reservoir set on the edge of the Mandu plateau near Roopmati's Pavilion. The site features a large rectangular kund with stone steps and channels, an old aqueduct that once carried water to the pavilion, and open views over the Nimar plains. The surroundings are quiet and scenic, with stone structures and pathways to explore. It is primarily a sightseeing and photography stop within the Mandu heritage circuit.

Rewa Kund was constructed in the 16th century during the rule of Sultan Baz Bahadur, the last independent ruler of Malwa. It was built as a water reservoir to supply water to Roopmati's Pavilion, the residence of Rani Roopmati, through a stone aqueduct. The structure exemplifies the advanced water management systems of Mandu, which includes numerous tanks, reservoirs and channels built to sustain the fort city on the plateau.

The kund is culturally significant due to its association with Rani Roopmati, who revered the Narmada River, also called Rewa. According to local tradition, Baz Bahadur built the reservoir and aqueduct so that the sight and sound of Rewa's water would be available to her at the pavilion. It remains a symbol of the legendary love story of Baz Bahadur and Roopmati and is an important stop for visitors exploring Mandu's romantic and architectural heritage.