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Rani Mahal Palace

Rani Mahal Palace

Jul 17, 2023

Wrapped in elegance and magnificence that only befits royalty, the Rani Mahal of Orchha is an enchanting fortification right from the pages of history bygone. The fort is beautifully embellished with intricate carvings and colorful paintings which make quite the statement about the art and artists of Uttar Pradesh. Translating to 'the queen's palace', this destination once served as the royal quarters for the wife of Raja Madhukar Singh, and its last occupant was Rani Laxmi Bai herself. The palace has now been converted into a museum.

Spread over a vast area and surrounded by splendid gardens, the architecture, and presence of the Rani Mahal are quite humbling. The entire palace is beautifully decorated with detailed stonework on the outside, while the inside holds mesmerizing illustrations and murals of holy epics like the Ramayana.

Since the palace is now a museum, you can easily access these precious artifacts and learn more about the history of the place. The museum has paintings from the ninth and twelfth centuries and also houses various scriptures. Built against the backdrop of the beautiful Betwa River, the Rani Mahal of Orchha is a must-visit for one and all.

History of Rani Mahal

The word Rani Mahal translates to the queen's palace, and this place served as the royal quarters for Raja Madhukar Singh's wife, and Rani Laxmi Bai was the last occupant of this palace. Rani Mahal built by Raghu Nath 2nd of the Newalkar family.

Now this palace has been converted into a museum, which is surrounded by picturesque gardens. The palace is beautifully decorated with detailed stonework, while the inside holds gorgeous illustrations and murals of holy epics like the Ramayana.

Architecture of Rani Mahal

The structure and construction of the Rani Mahal are quite magnanimous. It is built over two-storey and includes a humble courtyard and well within its premises. The palace overlooks a fountain as well. The palace itself consists of six halls and parallel corridors.

The Darbar Hall of the palace is decorated with awe-inspiring paintings and murals depicting various geometric patterns, flowers, and fauna. There are various archways in the palace which are decorated with traditional rosette and peacock designs. The entire experience of the palace is one of a kind and its kaleidoscopic beauty will leave an endearing imprint on your memory.

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