Location: 9J2V+8JH paryatan Bhawan,Orchha, Madhya Pradesh 462003,India.
Estimated Visiting Time: 1 hour.
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Jahangir mahal is a remarkable place in Orchha. This mahal is a citadel and garrison located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Its located on the banks of river Betwa. Its a three storied structure which is a blend Islamic and hindu architectural styles.
The most beautiful palace in Orchha.
Hopefully visitors like the views of orchha city from this palace.The mahal looks equally stunning at night under the artificial light system.
The palace is spectacular and is built in an Indo Islamic architectural style, it consists of several courtyards, rooms, balconies and domes. This mahal is built in 4 levels with architectural features of both Muslim & Rajput architecture.The roof above the top floor can be reached via a steep stairway, offering beautiful views of Chaturbhuj temples and the Betwa river beyond the mahal complex.
Jahangir Mahal is one of the most popular historical monuments in Orchha. This mahal was built in memory of the Mughal ruler Jahangir by King Vir Singh Deo in the 17th Century. This mahal is known by many names like: Orchha Palace, Rani Mahal, Mahal-e-Jahangir, and Citadel of Jahangir. Ruler Vir Sing commissioned around 52 forts during his reign of 22 years and today. The palace is under the aegis of The Madhya Pradesh Archeology department
Inside this mahal, it’s made up of chambers and open galleries, all of which are connected by a passageway. The austerity of the exterior walls, those inside are inlay work of lapis lazuli, glazed tiles, and trellis work. The reason behind the construction of this mahal was to honor Jahangir on his first visit to Orchha. In this storied building, elements like marvelous sculptures, delicate trellis, chhatris, hanging balconies, topped domes, etc, represent excellent architectural brilliance
Outside this mahal, the ground is well decorated and evening time the weather looks more beautiful than any other times especially the sunset view.
8.00 am to 5.00 pm is the visiting hours.
250 (Foreigners), 25 (Indians Adults)
By road: It’s the most comfortable way I think. You can take a bus to reach Orchha and hire a cab to reach any places of Orchha.
By air: Heliport is the nearby airport to reach orchha. After reach this city you can hire any vehicles to reach Jahangir mahal.
By rail: First you have to go to janshi station as orchha city has no railway station. After reach janshi you can hire a autorickshaw to reach orchha. The distance between janshi and orchha is nearabout 18 kilometers.
You must carry a water pot and a backpack to keep your necessary things
Hiring a guide can enrich the historical understanding.
Ans: Yes, its safe.
Ans: Yes, its free and free of cost.
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