Datia Palace (Bir Singh Palace)
दतिया महल
A seven-story palace built by Bir Singh Deo that was never inhabited. Its layered domes and murals are regarded as among the finest medieval palaces in India.
Datia Palace (also known as Bir Singh Palace or the Seven-Story Palace) was built in 1620 by the same king who built Jahangir Mahal in Orchha. It stands on a rocky hill in Datia town. Its seven stone stories are made up of domed pavilions and arcades, and the interior retains fine murals. The royal family never lived in the palace after it was completed, so it has undergone few alterations. The English architectural historian Ludens praised it highly. It is about 35 km from Orchha. You can reach it by train or hired car, and it is best combined with Pitambara Peeth as a half-day trip.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Pitambara Peeth
- Jhansi Fort
- Rani Mahal, Jhansi
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Ram Raja Temple
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Phool Bagh & Sawan Bhadon
- Rai Praveen Mahal