JAHANGIR

PALACE

ORCHHA , MADHYA
PRADESH

SRASHTI SINGH
2ND YEAR , SFS
DEPT. OF ARCH. JMI
the attempt to explore the To study the rich historical
traditional jewels and heritage
and cultural styles of Indian
of Orchha city and get
inspiration from it to bring the architecture ,to gain
culture and traditional knowledge on the form and
architecture which has been NEEDS AND study the construction
vanishes now details
SCOPE

The documentation of the

to study architectural
building will be helpful for
characters of the building
the coming generation as it
and building materials
throws light on the culture
used
and heritage of Orchha city

OBJECTIVES
The study will be helpful to to think about the plan and
understand innovation and compositional components
fusion of different in the building
architectural styles
 INTRODUCTION
Orchha is a historic heritage town in the
Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Its
monuments, gardens, temples, and murals
reflect outstanding achievements in the arts,
architecture, and landscape design as the
Bundala’s capital from 1531 to 1783 CE. The
Department of State Archaeology has
safeguarded Orchha's significant architectural
history. Orchha is a word that means
"hidden." It is multidimensional, with natural
landscapes, forest centuries, historical
buildings, social, literary, and religious
themes. This settlement lies 15 kilometers
from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on the bank of the
Betwa River in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari
district.. Madhya Pradesh's State Archaeology
has conserved 36 structures in Orchha, with
another 20 on the list of monuments to be
preserved. There are several monuments in
the town, some of which serve as houses of
worship and others as government buildings
 Secondary road Primary road Site Inner fortification wall

COUNTRY : INDIA
LOCATION : ORCHHA MADHYA PRADESH
ARCHITECT: RAJA VIR SINGH DEO
ARCHITECTURAL TYPE : BUNDELKHANDI ARCHITETURE
ARCHITECTURAL STYLE : RAJPUT’S
ARCHITECTURE WITH INFLUENCE OF
MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
START OF YEAR : 1605
NO. OF LEVELS : BASEMENT WITH 4 LEVELS
NO. OF ROOMS : 440 W E
CLIMATE : SUBTROPICAL CLIMATE
MATERIALS : LIME CONCRETE , SANDSTONE , STONE
MASONARY

Orchha is a small hamlet in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh

district, located between 78°35' East Longitude and 25°27'
North Longitude
N
SITE ANALYSIS
It is very likely that vastu vidya principles were used for planning the
island fort in Orchha although there is no documented record. Among
the Bundelkhand hill forts: Orchha Fort is unique in being a jal-durg
(water fort) and represents a singular achievement of its medieval
builders Natural features of the site--Betwa and its tributaries and the
presence of natural dykes-made the jal durg possible
 ARCHITECTURE STYLE
BUNDELI ARCHITECTURE

The analysis of architectural forms developed during the

period of bundela rule ( 16th and 17th centuries AD) It is a
fine example of harmonious visual language of Indo-Islamic
style of monument
RAJPUT ARCHITECTURE MUGHAL ARCHITECTURE
The architectural forms developed during the period of the
Bundela rule reveal some of the aspects of their own
architectural style, such as use of high portals above the main
entrances. use of paintings in the walls, carved niches within
the square panels, extensive use of slanting caves supported
by moulded brackets, main entrances towards the east and
centrally located courtyards. It was a style which borrowed
heavily from the indigenous architectural elements of the
Delhi Sultans, and the Rajputs. But the Bundela architecture
as it developed also displays a heavy influence of the
prevailing traditions of the Mughals and their culture .
 ARCHITECTURE ELEMENTS

Flat roofs cover the majority of

Orchha's structures. However, one
can come across other types of
roofing. As a result, it have bangla
and semi-circular roofs.

One can find five different types of domes

• plain hemispherical domes

• fluted domes
• onion shaped domes
• silted domes
• ripped dome
Square pillar Trabeate entrance
Twelve faced pillar Ogee arch
Octagon pillar Serpentine arch
Baluster column Pointed arch
Foliated arch
Cylindrical pillar
Four centered arch
Rectangular pillar Round arch
Tudor arch
Jar shape arch
Arch with “finges” of spear
- heads
The latticework jaalis were made out of stone . And
Surface ornamentation is used extensively in these
constructions, mostly in the form of wall murals with
Vaishnavite themes. Episodes from Krishna's and Lord
Vishnu's lives, as well as animal and flower patterns
and wrestling scenes

Elephant brackets
Serpentine brackets
Moulded brackets
Lion shaped brackets
 SPATIAL PLANING

The Paramsayika Mandala is a grid of 9x9 square division. The central bays on all four
cardinal directions more or less fit within the division of the mandala. Square courts . GROUND FLOOR PLAN showing open spaces and red
were a hallmark for Bundela garh mahals. Shilp shastra was followed by the Bundela line indicating symmetrical layout
rulers. Jahangir Mahal belong to the family of Param Sayika Vastu Purusha mandala
forms. These forts are also directed to Suryaudham (direction towards the Sun).
 First floor plan showing the open courts in between the
BASEMENT PLAN showing blocked and inaccessible areas rooms , the outer red line indicating the tapering of the outer
walls
. SECOND FLOOR PLAN showing open courts around the central and corner
rooms , the outer red line indicating the tapering of the outer .
 MATERIAL USED
Lime concrete Stone masonary Sandstone

In Orchha, one can found , a hard grayish-pink granite rock of simple composition traversed by
conspicuous quartz reefs. Beautiful lattice screens in the palaces and the temples are generally
constructed with these stones. The temples occasionally have basalt pillars. We also find use of
red sand stones, as at the the Jahangir Mahal. The structures are basically built with large rubble
stones with lime mortar The main gates and porticos of the buildings are constructed with large
rubble and dressed grey sand stone slabs. The exterior of the gates are adorned with carved
stone slabs that are locally available .The floors of the structures are generally constructed built
with large rubble stones mixed with lime mortar and then covered by the stone slabs.
 CONCLUSION

Orchha has an inseparable bond with its cultural heritage, landscape, forest, riverfront, garden, monuments, temples and
social and religious fabric. Monuments of Orchha represent the essence of the Bundela period. The Palace Complex has
an introverted Courtyard type of architectural plan with some innovative changes. The amalgamation of Rajput and
Mughal style mark the achievements of architectural harmony. The temple architecture also appears in a new ingenious
design plan. The Fort like structure, octagonal dome, and large open interior projects the interesting gesture. Chhatris are
the Memorial of Royale built in panchayatan style of temple architecture, magnificently rest the bank of river Betwa.
Gardens are the composition of Mughal Charbagh style and Rajput Fort garden with sacred shrine present the structured
strategy for water usage. The Bundela School of paintings portrays the true Bundeli culture of medieval period, the
lively court scene and the daily life of the royals and the citizen in walls and ceiling of palace and temples. The study of
Art and architecture explains the fascinating monumental and religious panorama. It also represents and narrates the
technique, technology and the overall continuing commitment of entire society and ethical-moral fabric which inspires
and plays an important role to transmits it from generations to generations.
THANKYOU
i. PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

. Ground floor plan (central courtyard , towers , small shrines , entrance )

. FIRST FLOOR PLAN ( courtyard , tower , passage , rooms , terrace on ground floor )
. terrace plan . roof plan