Jehangir Mahal, Orchha - an architectural grandeur

entrance gate.Jehangir Mahal, Orchha,MP.YouTube

Jehangir Mahal, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. Maps of India

The Jehangir Mahal dating back to the 17th century A.D was built by the then ruler of the region Vir Singh Deo as a symbol of warm friendship and honor when the Mogul Emperor Jahangir, was on an official visit to the city. The structure has a beautiful artistic and traditional entrance gateway whose front part is covered with turquoise tiles on the wall. Nicely carved stone elephants guard the stairway.The wide gateway could allow the war elephants to pass through with ease and the elevation of the palace is such that it could give a good range for the cannons to reach the target.

Jehangir Mahal, Orchha. Maps of India

Jehangir Mahal is a three storied building with impressive hanging balconies, porches, and apartments. Jehangir Mahal is marked by nice-looking onion- shaped domes just like other palace buildings in Orchha. These domes normally cover the central courtyard of the palace. Considered as the most admired palace in Orchha, it was built to commemorate the visit of emperor Jehangir, the palace was designed to reflect the blend of Indo-Islamic architecture, as revealed by the onion shaped domes, ornate chhatris, trellis, etc.

entrance gate.Jehangir Mahal, Orchha,MP. TripAdvisor

The friendship between Maharaja Vir Singh and the Mogul king Jehangir (earlier name Salim) goes a long way before either of them became the head of their respective states. Salim, son of Emperior Akbar, in his youthful days had spent much of his time dallying with young girls. His long affair with Anarkali very much angered Akbar and in the Mogul court, the relationship between the father and the son was not good and Salim acted against the wish of his father. Abul Fazl, a close advisor of Akbar asked him to forfeit Salim’s heir-ship to the Mughal throne. Furious Salim revolted against this and, finally Akbar sent Abul Fazl to put down the rebellion. To meet Salim’s army in the battle, Fazl had to cross Badoni on the way that was under the control of Vir Singh to reach Agra. Vir Singh wanted to help his friend Salim (later to be known as Jehangir) in the most difficult time. His army attacked Fazl's army and defeated him; besides, he chopped of Fazl's head and presented it as a trophy to Salim. In 1602 after Akbar's death, Jehangir became the Mogul ruler. As an act of good gesture Jehangir attended the coronation of Vir Singh in 1606 and bestowed the whole of Bundkekand to him. When Jehangir visited Orchha, Jahangir Mahal was built by Vir Singh to receive his illustrious friend with honor and esteem.

Jehangir Mahal, Orchha madhya pradesh.HolidayIQ

The palace today bears testimony to the lasting friendship and deep respect between the two erstwhile rulers of the 17th century. It is located at a distance of 18 km from Jhansi city in the state of Madhya Pradesh and goes by the other names of Orchha palace and Jehangir-e-Mahal Orchha.

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Jehangir Mahal, Orchha - an architectural grandeur

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