Jag Mandir is a Mughal / Hindu-Mughal fusion landmark in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, and a filming location for Octopussy (1983). Built in 1551-1652. It is owned by Arvind Singh Mewar.
Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan, India
Verified facts
- Located in Udaipur, Rajasthan
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10870, SRC-10871, SRC-11301 - Appeared in Octopussy (movie, 1983)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10870, SRC-10871, SRC-11167 - Built 1551–1652
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11286, SRC-11287, SRC-11834 - Architectural style: Mughal / Hindu-Mughal fusion
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11286, SRC-11287 - Built in 1551
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11301, SRC-11302, SRC-11835 - Architectural style: Rajput and Mughal architecture
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11301, SRC-11302, SRC-11834 - Notable tenant: Prince Khurram (Shah Jahan)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11301, SRC-11302, SRC-11287 - Built in 1551
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11286, SRC-10870, SRC-11835
Ownership history
Current owner — Arvind Singh Mewar
confidence 95/100 · SRC-11286, SRC-10870, SRC-11834, SRC-12896, SRC-14041
Previous owners
- Maharana Jagat Singh I (1628–1652)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-11301, SRC-11302, SRC-11835, SRC-12533
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10870 — https://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/udaipur-india (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10871 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/o/Octopussy.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11167 — Octopussy — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11286 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jag_Mandir (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11287 — https://www.incredibleindia.gov.in/en/rajasthan/udaipur/jag-mandir-palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11301 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jag_Mandir_Palace (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11302 — http://www.udaipur.org.uk/tourist-attractions/jagmandir.html (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11834 — UdaipurBlog (udaipurblog.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11835 — Tour My India — Jag Mandir Palace Udaipur (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12533 — The Leela Palace Udaipur — Jagmandir Island (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12896 — HRH Group of Hotels (official) — Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar of Udaipur (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14041 — Historical India — Jag Mandir (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Octopussy filmed?
Jag Mandir, in Udaipur, Rajasthan, is a real-world filming location used for Octopussy.
Where is Jag Mandir located?
Jag Mandir is located in Udaipur, Rajasthan.