We left from Shivpuri early morning. After visiting Survayi Ki Grahi, we proceeded to Datia which is at a distance of 106 kms.
Govind Palace is the seven-story palace built by Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614. Out of this only five levels are visible and other two levels are underground hidden from view. The main entrance is on the eastern side, while the south opens out to a lake, the Karna Sagar. A central dome rising to 35m caps the palace.
It has more than 440 rooms and several courtyards. What makes this palace special is that it is made entirely of stones and bricks with no use of wood and iron. This palace is one of finest example of a style of architecture that arose in the late 16th and early 17th centuries in the Bundelkhand area under the reign of the Bundela Rajputs. It is a fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
Govind Palace is the seven-story palace built by Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1614. Out of this only five levels are visible and other two levels are underground hidden from view. The main entrance is on the eastern side, while the south opens out to a lake, the Karna Sagar. A central dome rising to 35m caps the palace.
It has more than 440 rooms and several courtyards. What makes this palace special is that it is made entirely of stones and bricks with no use of wood and iron. This palace is one of finest example of a style of architecture that arose in the late 16th and early 17th centuries in the Bundelkhand area under the reign of the Bundela Rajputs. It is a fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
Wow! Very imposing structure!
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Was quite a visual treat!!!
440 rooms? and built in 1614. I'm awestruck!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the last picture is stunning! I love the way your pictures have an ochre tint to them.;)
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The lattice work in Indian palaces is simply amazing!
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous palaces, fantastic captures as always, Rajesh! Terrific, interesting post for the day! Have a great weekend!
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Really admire your blog, your posts and all the information you've been posting on your blog! Hats off!
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oh what an amazing palace~
ReplyDeleteWow you've got an awesome buildings there. It's so beautiful! Happy weekend!
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Rajesh: It amazes me to see the structures which have been built in your country.
ReplyDeleteWow! Another great building in your country. So beautiful and different from my world. Your pictures are great:-)
ReplyDeleteWe over here in the USA know so little (as a rule) about your country and culture -- I think I told you that our grandson and his wife spent 7 months there, so now I know a little bit more. But still not so much and I am happy to see your beautiful pictures and read about where you are.
ReplyDeletereally amazing...that palace has a lot to offer for someone who loves photography and travel....
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful architecture! The second picture is my favourite.Great shots.
ReplyDeletereally amazing architecture. it looks beautiful and imposing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful palace. Such detailed and complicated work went into it.
ReplyDeleteAll compliments to the talented architects and stonemasons who developed this structure, it is impressive.
ReplyDeleteAmazing stonework! Gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteA fascinating structure. Beautiful stonework.
ReplyDeleteWhat a palace and great architecture! :)
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ReplyDeleteI'm really amazed by the works of architecture. It's really magnifient to have no use of wood and iron. With just bricks and wood, they had made a masterpiece. So facinating and intelligent what they did in the past. Thanks for the information and interesting post. :-)
I learn so much from your blog. India has a lot of history.
ReplyDeleteWow, that building is huge and gorgeous, Rajesh. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing palace, interesting pictures and descriptions.
ReplyDeleteThe palace looks amazing!
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So unique shots
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL architecture !!
440 rooms ! must be a quiet big palace looks beautiful from outside !
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing palace and so BIG! Wonderful photos and thanks for sharing your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteAn amazing palace. Quite the grandest building I've seen.
ReplyDeleteVery good information. So this is the palace we see while passing Datia by train.
ReplyDeleteRakesh, Vyazz, Zuzana, Tarun, JM, Martha, Sylvia, Kcalpesh, Lee, Kim, Fishing Guy, Spiderdama, Coffeeveggie, Sallie, Sandy, Eden: Thanks for the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteKirigalpoththa, Gattina: Thanks. The palace is huge. Some of the parts of the palace are closed for public.
Marites, Carver, Pearl, LadyFi, Deepak, Joyful, J Bar, Tina, Mama Zen, Kristin, Yogi, Pam, Diane, Mridula, Laura, Anya, eileeninmd, Linda: Thanks for the
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P.N: Thanks. I am not sure on that. This is bit interior. May be visible at a distance.
Simply awesome!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteStunning! The detail in this building is amazing....a work of art.
ReplyDeleteGovind Palace a beautiful ancient architecture is seven- storeyed palace and it was built completely on stone in year of 1614. you can say this art is representative of one most finest architectures of the time period of Bundelas. You can watch sculptures of this palace and it gives good view side from the top. You would be amazed by seeing nice mural painted that was designed on top of the walls.
ReplyDeletethe 2nd photo looks like a building that us made of gold :)
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Dave, Sally, Susan, Rody, Marice: Thanks for all the appreciation.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and must visit place !!Great shots !Also please visit my New Blog About Paranormal Studies of India.Click on the Link to view it Unseen Rajasthan Paranormal
ReplyDeleteAwesome...awestruck by the size and architecture!
ReplyDeleteRajesh it is different that if the actual sites are as good as the way you have presented it with in depth touch, it is simply superb...
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will like this place.
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