Built by the ruler Vir Singh, this intricately carved majestic palace has an aura of opulence and grandeur. The palace was built in the 17th century in the honor of great Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Vir Singh was an Orchha ruler who was a good friend of Jahangir, son of Emperor Akbar. Vir Singh helped Jahangir during his clash with Akbar. Jahangir repaid this favor by giving him the charge of entire Bundelkhand.
Later, Vir Singh constructed this palace in the honor of Jahangir.
The imperial palace was built on the lines of Akbar’s Hamam Saras in the Agra City. It is a representative of Bundela School of Architecture. This five-storeyed palace has 8 pavilions. On the third floor, there used to be a court attended by the Orchha rulers where they met their subjects. The court is elevated over overlying cloisters with a broad gallery overlooking it. A reddish-brown cornice encircles the court.
A large line of elephant brackets flanks the entrance of the majestic monument. The front portion of the Jahangir Palace is beautifully decorated with many geometric patterns and paintings of flowers and peacocks.
