Question

The Orchha Fort complex is located in the state of:
1. Odisha
2. Madhya Pradesh
3. Himachal Pradesh
4. Punjab

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Madhya Pradesh

The correct answer is Madhya Pradesh.

• The Orchha Fort complex is located in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh.
• The fort complex was constructed by King Rudra Pratap Singh of the Bundela Rajput dynasty in the 16th century AD.
• It houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices.

• The fort complex is within an island formed by the confluence of the Betwa River and Jamni River in Orchha town. 
• The palaces, temples, etc. were constructed by successive kings.
• Given below is the list of all monuments located in the fort complex:
  • Raja Mahal
  • Sheesh Mahal
  • Jahangir Mahal
  • Phool Bagh

• Orchha (or Urchha) is a town in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh.
• Rudra Pratap Singh established the town in 1531.
• The town lies on the bank of the Betwa river.