Orchha Fort complex
| Orchha Fort complex | |
|---|---|
| Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India | |
View of the fort complex and bridge | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Fort |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Abandoned |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°21′N 78°38′E / 25.35°N 78.64°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 16th–17th centuries |
| Materials | Stone, brick and mortar |
The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices, is located in the Orchha town in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The fort and other structures within it were built by the Bundela Rajputs starting from the early 16th century by King Rudra Pratap Singh of the Orchha State and others who followed him.
The fort complex, which is accessed from an arched causeway, leads to a large gateway. This is followed by a large quadrangular open yard surrounded by palaces. These are Raja Mahal or Raja Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, a temple, gardens and pavilions. The battlements of the fort have ornamentation. Notable architectural features in the fort complex are projecting balconies, open flat areas and decorated latticed windows.