Jahangir Mahal Orchha (Part 1) - The Architectural Wonder
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Jahangir Mahal, an architectural masterpiece is an intricately carved building that has an aura of stateliness and magnificence. It was built on the lines of Hamam Saras of Emperor Akbar. This lovely piece of architecture is inspired by the Bundela School of Architecture. The frontage of this palace is beautifully adorned with plethora of various geometric patterns and paintings. The paintings depict flowers and peacocks.
The palace has 5 storeys and 8 pavilions. On the third floor there is a court where the Orchha rulers met with their subjects. This court is raised over layered colonnades with a broad gallery overlooking it. A cornice in reddish-brown color runs along the boundary of the court.
As the name suggests, Jahangir Mahal was built in the honor of the great Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The Orchha ruler, Vir Singh constructed this monument. Vir Singh was a great friend of Jahangir, and their friendship was very old, much before their becoming of monarchs. Vir Singh helped Jahangir at the time when he was in need of help. Jahangir, in order to repy his friend’s favor, gave the whole of Bundelkhand to Vir Singh.
The palace has 5 storeys and 8 pavilions. On the third floor there is a court where the Orchha rulers met with their subjects. This court is raised over layered colonnades with a broad gallery overlooking it. A cornice in reddish-brown color runs along the boundary of the court.
As the name suggests, Jahangir Mahal was built in the honor of the great Mughal Emperor Jahangir. The Orchha ruler, Vir Singh constructed this monument. Vir Singh was a great friend of Jahangir, and their friendship was very old, much before their becoming of monarchs. Vir Singh helped Jahangir at the time when he was in need of help. Jahangir, in order to repy his friend’s favor, gave the whole of Bundelkhand to Vir Singh.