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Orchha, historic town, northern Madhya Pradesh state, central India. It is situated on the Betwa River, about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh state. Surrounded by thick jungle that long made it impregnable, the town was founded in 1531 and served until 1783 as the capital of Orchha princely state. An island in the Betwa, approached by a causeway, contains a large 17th-century fort and palace. Other buildings of historical interest are several temples and a palace of the Mughal emperor Jahāngīr (reigned 1605–27), the latter an excellent example of Muslim domestic architecture. There are also ...(100 of 128 words)

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