One of such palace is 17th century palace, the Raj Mahal. Work on the Raja Mahal was started by Raja Rudra Pratap, and is completed by his predecessor Madhukar Shah one of the most prominent rulers of Orchha. 
The outer courtyard has some beautiful arches arranged in floral patterns and carved out in lime mortar.
It is a fine example of Mughal architecture with typical stone lattice work. The palace is in the shape of a perfect square that is further divided into two courtyards. The main courtyard is flanked by the palace which has a four-story building at one end of it. The other three sides have five-story apartments.
It has raised balconies and interlocking walkways rise in symmetrical tiers on all four sides, crowned by domed pavilions and turrets.
Incredible, the architecture is very impressive. Where I live, a building is considered old if it's been standing for 50 years.
ReplyDeleteIncredible and so impressive monument!
ReplyDeleteMadhya-Pradesh is surely going to be in my travel wish-list...i would love to walk on these walkways and smell as much as history that i could.Wonderful post with brilliant pictures.Have a nice day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place, nice shot.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is really imposing. I love the arched entrances. The last picture with people in front, illustrates so well the size of the fort.
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Hello Rajesh:)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the tour of this magnificent palace with your excellent narration and lovely photos.
In fact I am learning a lot of Indian history from you.
Have a nice day:)
Joseph
Magnificent captures as always, Rajesh! Such an interesting post! How I would love to travel there! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Beautiful architecture and pictures!!
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Interesting Structure, Nice Place and Great Captures!!
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Magnificent fort.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour.
Happy SWF. Enjoy your weekend.
I will always enjoy the ornate quality to these buildings.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to see examples of Mughal architecture other than the standard fare. These are really interesting shots, and thanks for the background on the region.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful structures and so filled with culture...
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting fort. I like all the arches and windows.
ReplyDeleteSuch immense riches of historical architecture you show us week by week is astonishing.
ReplyDeleteamazing how properly preserved they are.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love the last one. Great buildings.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend:-)
As always, your posts astound me. Such beautiful architecture, such a beautiful location. We have so much to learn!
ReplyDeleteAs usually I'm impressed!
ReplyDeletelove the arches and the palace looks like a wonderful place to explore.
ReplyDeleteThe stone lattice work is amazing.
ReplyDeletearchitecture is very impressive
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This building is magnificent dating back to 16th century I couldn't almost believe it. Happy Friday!
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Beautiful shots. Thank you for sharing, Rajesh. I always enjoyed every visit here.
ReplyDeleteSo many layers and levels reaching toward the heavens!
ReplyDeleteRajesh: It is a wonderful fort.
ReplyDeleteSuch magnificent architecture and what a lot of history must be wrapped up in these beautiful buildings.
ReplyDeleteImagine being a kid and playing hide and seek in those wonderful balconies!
ReplyDeleteGreat place to see... Have a nice day Rajesh!
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Beautiful structures and places again. It is amazing that we human kind been very busy in the past thousands of years building these amazing structures. Anna :)
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ReplyDeleteGood to see Orchha again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and lovely !!Amazing !!Unseen Rajasthan
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, amazing when you see people in the foreground and really understand how big they are.
ReplyDeleteI am constantly impressed and awestruck by the workmanship and detail in these grand old buildings.
ReplyDeleteThese old palaces are magnificent and their history as interesting! I'm so glad I've had an opportunity to personallly experience these..thank you for rekindling some great memories.
ReplyDeleteI think one could spend a couple of weeks just wandering about in this place! Interesting how rulers all over the world have built these magnificent palaces for themselves...but didn't have much concern for the people they ruled.
ReplyDeleteThe architecture and the carvings of the arches are splendid. Nice captures!
ReplyDeleteVery majestic.
ReplyDeleteI love the architecture. The buildings do tell a lot of stories. Those arches that identify with buildings in India deserves recognition.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the daily life in these palaces 3 or 4 centuries ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this imposing palace with us. Your last picture shows how magnificent the building truly is.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing beautiful pics and nice discription. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of the architecture of this historic structure.
ReplyDeleteAl: Thanks, here old is centuries old and historic.
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Kavita, Sylvia, Jacob: Thanks, it is very nicee place with lot to be seen.
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Just one word, Magnificient
ReplyDeleteLoved the entry view with a balcony!
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