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Royal Cenotaphs at Sunset (8)
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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 88 W: 1 N: 76]](http://i1.trekearth.com/misc/g-n-g.gif) (336) | Royal Cenotaphs or Chattries are another major tourist attraction at Orchha. These Chattries are situated beside the river Betwa.
The 14 Chattries were constructed as a mark of respect for the imperial blue blood of the mighty rulers of Bundelkhand dynasty. Build in Indo-Mughal style, these three storey buildings are open to all sides and have nicely designed tops - domes or pinnacles. Most of the cenotaph is in a single compound with similar plans, except the ones seen on the extreme left. This one is build in memory of King Bir Singh Deo(1605-27) whose rule is considered as the golden age of Orchha.
Orchha is a small town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh state, India. Orchha lies on the Betwa River, in the Bundelkhand region of northern Madhya Pradesh about 17km from Jhansi. Orchha was the capital of Bundela Kings during the 16th century. |
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