Bundela’s glorious city now on list of UNESCO’s world heritage site
Orccha, May 29: Orccha…the beauty spot of Madhya Pradesh. Orccha the home of unique architecture and building nestled on banks of river Betwa. The 16th-century founded town now mark the position in UNESCO’s tentative list of the world heritage site.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had sent a proposal to the UNESCO on April 15, 2019, to include the sites in its list.
According to the rules, to be a part of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites, the heritage or any historical site first has to be on the tentative list. After it makes to the tentative list, another proposal is sent to the UNESCO, the official said.
The ASI in its earlier proposal had requested to include Orchha in the list of cultural heritage.
Madhya Pradesh tourism has announced that the historical town, Orchha has been included in UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites followed a proposal sent by The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the UN body. Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a prime tourism destination on the national and international map and is considered as the tourism trendsetter in the country.
Orchha was built by king Rudra Pratap Singh of Bundela dynasty in the 16th century. The ancient town is famous for its Chaturbhuj Temple, Orchha fort complex, Raja Mahal among others.
The Bundela architecture has a Mughal influence since the two dynasties were very close. The famous King of Bundela dynasty Veer Singh Dev was a close friend of Mughal emperor Jahangir and fought wars as Akbar’s aid.
The ancient town is also famous for its two elevated minarets called Saavan and Bhadon and its four palaces, Jahangir Palace, Raj Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, and Rai Praveen Mahal -- and for its concept of open bungalows, stonework windows, and animal statues depicting the culture of Bundelkhand.
