Jahangir Mahal
जहांगीर महल
The most spectacular palace in the Orchha monument complex, with eight domed pavilions and tiered galleries. From the roof you can overlook the whole town and the Betwa River.
Jahangir Mahal was built in the early 17th century by Bir Singh Deo, Raja of Bundela, to welcome a visit from the Mughal emperor Jahangir. It blends Rajput and Mughal styles: a square courtyard is surrounded by three-tiered galleries, with eight domed pavilions standing at the corners and centre. Fragments of blue-green glazed tiles can still be made out, and stone elephants greet visitors at the entrance. From the roof you can see Raj Mahal, the Chaturbhuj Temple and, in the distance, the royal cenotaphs. The Orchha monument complex uses a combined ticket (about 250 rupees for foreigners, covering several historic sites). It is a short walk over a stone bridge from the town centre.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Raja Mahal
- Rai Praveen Mahal
- Phool Bagh & Sawan Bhadon
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Ram Raja Temple
- Royal Chhatris of Orchha
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary