Orchha (State: Madhya Pradesh) has an imposing fort, dating back to the 16th century. The fort complex contains magnificent palaces of the Bundela kings presenting a matchless spectacle of those times. (Click on the images for bigger picture)
The complex has 3 palaces:
Raj Mahal - Bundela kings residential palace. a massive square building of which the exterior is almost absolutely plain.
Jehangir Mahal - a square building, but far more ornate, a singularly beautiful specimen of Hindu domestic architecture.
Rai Praveen Mahal - built in memory of the famous poetess and musician, Rai Parveen, the beautiful courtesan of Raja Indramani.
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