Discover the Grandeur of Raja Mahal 2026

Among the doors of Madhya Pradesh lies a hidden city called Orchha. Founded by Raja Rudra Pratap Singh, Orchha is full of knowledge, wisdom, and architecture. As we entered the town, we were surprised to see how well-preserved its palaces and temples are, giving us a glimpse into life during the Bundela period.

The Raja Mahal displays the different colours of the Bundela Dynasty. Its construction started around 1531. It is a square, five-story building with two courtyards. Many famous mythological stories like the Ramayana and the Mahabharata are depicted in the colourful murals in its rooms. These murals were painted by local artists using natural colours. We noticed that the paintings are still visible today, showing the durability of traditional techniques used by artisans centuries ago.

The ten avatars of Vishnu are also depicted in the queen’s chambers. One such avatar is Kalki, who is believed to appear on a white horse when the earth is in peril. In the year 1531, Rudra Pratap Singh established Orchha as the capital of the Bundela dynasty. In 1602, Bir Singh Deo murdered Abul Fazl, a close counsellor of Akbar, which led to tension with the Mughal Empire. The Marathas later took control of Orchha in 1738 and eventually ceded it to the British East India Company. The diversity we saw in Orchha made us realise that this city is underrated and not always appreciated for the extraordinary stories it holds.

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