According to the Madhya Pradesh Government, Gwalior and Orchha have been included in the list of World Heritage City (Historic Urban landscape Planning) by UNESCO.
About Orchha
- Orchha is located in the Niwari district (Bundelkhand region) of Madhya Pradesh.
- The Orchha town-on the banks of river Betwa, was founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, Rudra Pratap. Here, the river Betwa splits into seven channels, also called the Satdhara.
- It was the 16th century capital of the erstwhile Bundela dynasty.
- Some of the world famous temples and places places located here are:
- Orchha Raj Mahal,
- Jahangir Mahal,
- Ramaraja Mandir,
- Rai Praveen Mahal,
- Laxminarayan Mandir
Gwalior city
- According to the district administration profile, Gwalior district was named after a famous fort which was taken from the name of Pahadi. This flat summit was called Gopachal, Gopgiri, Gop Mountain or Gopadri. This has created the word Gwalior.
- Gwalior city has been the capital of Gurjar Pratihar, Tomar, Baghel Kachhwahs and Scindia Rajvansh.
- Gwalior is known for its palaces and temples, including the intricately carved Sas Bahu Ka Mandir temple.
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