Raja Mahal
राजा महल
The earliest palace of the Orchha royal family. Its exterior is simple, but the inner chambers retain extensive murals on Rama and Vishnu themes. A sound-and-light show is held after dusk.
Raja Mahal was built in the 16th century by Rudra Pratap and his son Madhukar Shah. It is the earliest royal palace in Orchha Fort, and it faces Jahangir Mahal across a courtyard. Its exterior is square and plain. Inside, the throne hall and sleeping chambers are covered with murals of the Ramayana, the ten avatars of Vishnu and court life. The colors remain vivid today, making this a representative work of the Bundela school of painting. From the lattice windows of the palace corridor, you can see the Chaturbhuj Temple in the distance. Admission is included in the Orchha Fort combined ticket. After sunset, a sound-and-light show is held here in Hindi and English. It requires a separate ticket.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00; light and sound show in the evening
Nearby sights
- Jahangir Mahal
- Rai Praveen Mahal
- Phool Bagh & Sawan Bhadon
- Chaturbhuj Temple
- Ram Raja Temple
- Royal Chhatris of Orchha
- Laxmi Narayan Temple
- Orchha Wildlife Sanctuary