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Orchha Introduction : |
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| Orchha, 18 km of southeast of Jhansi, the former capitral
of the Bundela dynasty has become an essential halt for the tourist
trafiic bound for Khajuraho. The Town Orchha is famous for its palaces and
temples built in 16th century. The architectural splendor of the monuments
in Orchha reflects the glory of their rulers. Orchha is located in
northern part of Madhya Pradesh. Market stalls, sleepy village of neatly
painted house, and attractive hotels makes this place an excellent spot of
northern cities. |
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| Orchha History : |
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| The name of Orchha's founding dynasty, the Bundela's
derives from an 11th century ancestor who sacrificed five heads to
the mountain goddess Vindhyabatha. Vindhyela and his descendants roamed
central India untill finally settling at Garkhundar, the first capital of
Bundelkhand. The old outpost at Orchha, astride an island formed by a
sharp bend in the river Betwa proved an ideal platform from which to
dominate the region when the Tuqluq's power eventually declined. In 1531
Raja Rudra Pratap first started on work palaces and on temples. After
being defeated in battle by Akbar the proud and pious Madhukar shah nearly
signed his clan's death. Luckily for the bundela's however Madhukar's bold
gesture earned akbar's respect, and the two became friends. In 1601, the
Raja Bir Singh Deo Orchha's most illusion raja much loathed adversary,
Abdul Fazal and sent Salim the decapitated head on a platter. In 1605, Bir
Singh Deo was rewarded for his brutal act by helping him to seize the
bundela throne from his elder brother Ram Shah. During his rule Bir Singh
Deo erected a total of 52 forts and palace including the citadel at
Jhansi. In 1627 he was killed by bandits while returning from the Deccan
with a camel train full of booty. In 1783, the Bundela rulers shifted
their capital to Tikamgarh |
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| Facts and Figures of Orchha :
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Languages : |
Marathi, Hindi, English. |
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Time to visit : |
October to March.. |
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| How to get there : |
| Rail : Nearest railhead is at Jhansi, 18 km away
from Orchha. All the major and express lines stop at Jhansi. |
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| Road : Regular bus service connect
Orchha to Jhansi. Travelers can take bus, tempo from Jhansi to Orchha. |
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| Best Season to visit Orchha : |
| The climate of Orchha is temperate. Summers are not too
hot while winters are cool and pleasant in the month of November to
February. |
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