Epitome
Of Magnificence:
The Raja Mahal is a pure depicture of the Mughal architecture.It has
Jaals of stone and artifacts at its entrance. Inside the Palace there
are the Diwane Khas and Diwane Aam - Hall of private and publc Audience.
The Hall of Private audience is on the first floor. It has massive
columns and ceiling with beautiful carving on it. It also has paintings
of Mughal and Bundela arts. The exteriors has elephants and lotus flower
made on it.
On the other hand, the Jahangir Palace is made on the lines of Bundela
Art. It has eight stories with eight pavillions. There is a big hall
where meetings with the subjects were held. There is a long arcade of
elephants upto the entrance. The entire palace is filled with carvings
of flowers, peacocks and geometric patterns.
The third palace known as Rai Parveen Palace is a three storyed
structure made to honour the dedicatd Poetess and Music Composer of
Orccha - Rai Parveen. She was also known for her beauty. The third floor
of the Palace is filled with carvings of Nritya Mudras. The entire
palace was once surrounded by lush green gardens, whose reminances can
be seen even today.