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Orcha Introduction


Bhopal Sanchi Gwalior Orcha
Khajuraho Indore Kanha National Park Bandavgarh National Park 

Orcha had the distribution of being the capital of one of the largest and most powerful kingdoms of Central India. It was founded in the 16th Century by the Bundela chieftain Rudra Pratap. Dotting the landscape are numerous shrines, memorials and palaces each contributing to the legend that is Orchha. It is characterized by its delicate chattaris and trellis work, which impart it charms of unusual beauty and architectural richness. 

How to get there

Air
Nearest airport is Gwalior (120 km)


Rail
Nearest railhead is Jhansi (19 km)

Road
Orchha lies on the Jhansi - Khajuraho road, Regular bus services connect Orchha with Jhansi.

In and around

Bundela school of painting
Complementing the noble proportions of their exteriors are interiors which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history, each contributing to the nostalgic beauty is Orcha.

Jehangir Mahal
Built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in the 17th century to commemorate the visit of Emperor Jehangir to Orcha. Its strong lines are counterbalanced by delicate chhatries and trellis work, the whole conveying an effect of extraordinary richness.

Raj Mahal
Situated to the right of the quadrangle, this palace was built by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plain exteriors, crowned by chhatries, give way to interiors with exquisite murals, boldly colourful, on a variety of religious themes.

Raj Praveen Mahal
Poetess and musician, Rai Praveen was the beautiful paramour of Raja Inramani (1672 - 76). The Palace built for her is a low, two storied brick structure, designed to match the height of the trees in the surroundings.

Chaturbhuj Temple
Built upon a massive stone platform and reached by a steep flight of steps, the temple was specially constructed to enshrine the image of Ram that remained in the Ram Raja Temple.

 

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