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Palace Complex.
Open daily. Closed public hols.
n Sheesh Mahal (MP Tourism),
Orchha, (07680) 252 624. & 8
0 m Museum: Open daily.
Closed public hols.
. Domed Pavilion
A domed pavilion, with an apartment beneath,
marks the corners as well as the middle of each
side of the palace.
Glazed Tilework
Geometric lapis lazuli
motifs decorate the
outer façade at the top.
Plan of Orchha
The fortified town of Orchha encloses
three major palaces and ruined
ancillary structures.
1 Jahangir Mahal
2 Sheesh Mahal
3 Raja Mahal
4 Rai Praveen Mahal
5 Hamam
6 Stable
Key
Illustrated area
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