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.
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.
41 comments:
Brilliant edifice! Looks imposing! very well captured!
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Wow! That looks huge. These magnificent forts, I guess, are the best gifts of the invading Arabians.
But I think you also must mention the State and district where you can find this fort, no matter how repetitive t might look. Remember, it's only repetitive for you. But for a person visiting your blog for the first time, it's information as fresh as fish from the deep seas!
That is truly an impressive palace or fortress. Incredible.
Always a joy to travel with you.;)
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You alwas show us such amazing places Rajesh! Thank you:)
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palaces are so amazing in India
Its truly a magnificent fort.
Great capture!
Very beautiful structures. The intricate design are just gorgeous. I think I can only see like this in India. Like it! Happy weekend!
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Nice shot - it looks like an old-time postcard.
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Beautiful and interesting fort. So much to explore in your part of the world.
beautiful fort...thanks for sharing your world to us always..
Gorgeous capture as always, Rajesh! Always look forward to your interesting a lovely posts! Have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
imposing is the right word for this fort. lovely structure.
Imposging is a good word for this one and to think there are 3 palaces, would be an amazing place to visit and see more of it up close.
What an enormous fort complex with 3 palaces! Such a beautiful place to visit.Thanks for sharing
impressive indeed!
Your blog reminds me how much of India I will never see...your country is way too big! And so deep in history.
Rajesh: What a wonderful structure, it is great that it has been preserved.
You show us so many interesting places in your part of the world.
Huge fort - and the sky is so bright!
Impressive looking fort. Your post is interesting and love the photo. Happy skywatching!
Another great fort in your country!
Wish you a nice weekend:-)
Huge fort!
I can't get over the number of forts in India ... I had no idea. But more than that I can't get over the size of some of these. This one looks absolutely massive! It would take weeks to go through it all!
Very beautiful, Rajesh
That's a nice fort complex! Interesting capture!!
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beauty of India in ur beautiful Blog....AMAZING!
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Fascinating to see forts from your part of the world. Very impressive!
Hoping to see this part of the country this year ..
Very unique forts :-)
Have a Happy Weekend
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Interesting and beautiful. Thanks.
You make me think how richly the kings lived, and how much they taxed the people.
What a magnificent castle. India is such a diverse country.
Beautiful...there are so many plaes to be captured/ seen/ travelled/ enjoyed in India...its wonderful...thnx for the info..and thx for visiting and commenting on my blog too...:-)
Hi Rajesh! This one is already in my list! What a magnificent building!!
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Great capture!
Again beautiful object...
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Another amazing palace!
What a beautiful building!
Ekanthapadhikan: Thank You. Your suggestion of including state name of the place in the post is incorporated in all new posts.
Rakesh, Phivos, Zuzana, Joo, Grace, Lee, Regina, Kim, Robin, Carver, Coffeeveggie, Sylvia, ewok1993, Maple, Eden, Fishing Guy, J Bar, Trotter: Thanks for the appreciation.
Gibson: Thanks, there is too much to discover here. I feel one lifetime is not enough only to cover the heritage apart from other natural resources.
Lakshmi: Thanks, this is a must see.
Deepak, Martha, eileeninmd, LayFi, Spiderdama, Crane, Kcalpesh, Horizon, Diane, Anya, Sandy, Ann, Diane, Rohini, Joops, BLOGitse, Linda, wanderlust: Thanks for the appreciation.
Jacob: Thanks. This is a huge fort. Me too have no idea of how many forts are there in India. I am also learning about them.
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