This 16th century palace is popularly known as Govind Palace or Jehangir Palace. The palace is built using the Bundela style of architecture, which is a blend of the Mughal and Rajput architecture. The arched openings, brackets and dome is characteristic of the Mughal architecture, while the lotus petals and use of animal sculpture and avian painting are symbols of the Rajput architecture.
In the central courtyard there is a five-story structure with apartments for the royal family. It is connected by bridge corridors to the middle of each side. The facades are decorated with bracketed balconies, arcades and wide eaves which create a glorious play of light and shade.
It is the representative of one of the finest architectures of the Bundela period. The place is decorated the Bundela mural paintings. It is impressive architecturally and has nice mural painted on the walls.
Ceilings are intricately decorated. These murals have withstood the test of time.
From Datia we proceeded to Jhansi
Distance: Datia ---> Jhansi 34kms
In the central courtyard there is a five-story structure with apartments for the royal family. It is connected by bridge corridors to the middle of each side. The facades are decorated with bracketed balconies, arcades and wide eaves which create a glorious play of light and shade.
It is the representative of one of the finest architectures of the Bundela period. The place is decorated the Bundela mural paintings. It is impressive architecturally and has nice mural painted on the walls.
Ceilings are intricately decorated. These murals have withstood the test of time.
From Datia we proceeded to Jhansi
Distance: Datia ---> Jhansi 34kms
48 comments:
Beautiful shots of a place heavy with memories of the past.
Love those murals on the ceilings.
That is beautiful. The last picture shows off some stunning mural decorations.
Always a pleasure to take trips around India with you.:)
xo
Amazing place, I love especially the middle photo.
nice pics
Marvelous pieces of history! Thanks for showcasing these wonders! Their likes can never be created anymore, and can only be savoured!
you have covered a lot of places in India! so nice to know about these places!
The place looks so rich!!!
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That's a beautiful and interesting palace.
Another gorgeous place and marvelous photos! Love the intricate art work in the ceiling! Great post, as always, Rajesh! Have a terrific week!
Sylvia
That is one extraordinary place!
another fascinating post about a fascinating temple. i wonder if the govt/or somebody made a tally of how many temples there are all over india.
Hi Rajesh! Another gorgeous post!!
What about Ephesus? Blogtrotter Two has it... ;) Enjoy and have a great week!!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful palace with us. Your pictures are gorgeous.
Rajesh: Thanks for sharing the wonderful architecture from this palace, nicely shown.
It is remarkably well kept. Lovely architecture.
I take it the royal family doesn't live there anymore. All these amazing places exist for tourism now.
It never ceases me to admire how clever the architects were at that time.
The ceiling murals are beautiful and a wonderful reminder of the artistry of the past.
Have a lovely week, Rajesh.
incredible as always
~laura
Amazing post as always. Thanks for sharing.
Very nice, it is amazing that they are still standing and still so beautiful. Nice shots.
Darryl and Ruth : )
Your architecture is so different from ours and so beautiful !
Beautiful cathedral and interesting examples of architecture.
Love those murals
I'd love to have those murals on my ceiling at home!
great shots and am quite impressed how you've gone to so many places in India. I really like the 2nd pic.
Very impressive palace and mural paintings. great post for the letter P.
Splendid architecture, representing so much history. A beautiful post.
Beautiful!
Magnificent masterpiece.
WV: kingen - fit for royalty
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Hello, Rajesh!
Great shots and information. Thanks for sharing your beautiful side of the world. Really love it.
India has much to be proud of, and so have you. Especially that second photo.
Wonderful places
its so beautiful there :)))
Wow!!
Great photos.Though they are old ,the architects have cleverly built the palace.The decorations in the ceiling really looks artistic.
What a huge place - it must have been very confusing to live there. The murals are wonderful - such detailed work.
Oh wow, those structures and buildings still overwhelm me. They are intricately done. Happy weekdays!
ABC Wednesday~P
That certainly is a rather wonderful building, beautifully painted, too!
On behalf of the team, thanks for taking part in ABC Wednesday this week! :)
Painting and Palace! Great p-words and nice shots.
Best wishes,
Anna
http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/05/p-as-in-pearls-abc-wednesday-round-6-p.html
Beautiful photos and architecture!
Nice entry for P. That palace is sure looks quiet.
your posts are always so interesting, thanks for sharing this place!
KDP, Kirigalpoththa, sm, Joo, Rakesh, Bhushavali, Carver, Sandy, Trotter, George, J Bar, Fishing Guy, Diane, Deepak: Thanks for the appreciation.
Zuzana, Pam, Joe, Lady Fi, Janice, photowanable: Thanks, this palace is famous for its mural paintings.
Ann, Indrani, Ruth, Evelyn, Sallie, Gattina, Charles, Tumblewords, Roger, Eden, Anya, RuneE, Arasu, Kim, Jay, Anna, Cariol, Shydub, Johnny: Thanks for the appreciation.
ewok1993: Thanks, Most of the places which are heritage sights are under the control of Govt. body ASI.
Wolynski: Thanks, the royal family dose not stay here.
Joshi, Marites: Thanks, I love traveling across India.
So beautiful! I didn't know the name of the architecture style, and I am delighted to see more of a beautiful country.
Lovely pictures and thanks for the informative article.
So much to see in our own country
Wren: Thanks for the appreciation.
Raji: Thanks. Yes there is so much to discover in India.
Lovely! reminds me of the Suraj Mahal that is in Rajasthan...
http://madraswanderer.blogspot.com/2009/03/suraj-mal-and-2000-fountains.html
flowegirl: Thanks for the appreciation.
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