Datia Satkhanda Mahal, History and Importance in Hindi: There are many historical palaces, forts or buildings in India, which contain wonderful creations of architecture within themselves. This is the reason why they are called the ancient heritage of India.
Talk about Madhya Pradesh, it is such a state of the country, where there are many luxurious palaces and forts. People from all over the country and abroad come here to see the wonderful artwork of these palaces. There are many such districts in the state of Madhya Pradesh, with which the glorious past is also connected. One of these is the Satkhanda Palace in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh state. This palace is famous for its amazing art symbol. Along with this, many interesting things are also associated with this palace. Although in ancient times, Datia was a state under the Bundelkhand region, which now comes under the district of Madhya Pradesh.
You will be surprised to know that, no wood or iron etc. was used in the construction of the 7-storey beautiful Satkhanda palace of Datia. Despite this, it is still standing firm after so many years. Also this 7 storey beautiful palace was used only for one night. That is, apart from one day no one ever stayed in it. Know about some such interesting aspects and its history related to the Satkhanda palace of Datia.
History of Satkhanda Mahal
Why the beautiful Satkhanda palace of Datia remained deserted
Bir Singh Dev had got Datia place as a gift. That’s why Bir Singh Dev himself or his family never used this palace. But once the emperor came to the palace and before going to Orchha stayed one night in this palace. In such a situation, the Satkhanda palace has been deserted for years and no one has used it except for one night.
Some interesting things related to Satkhanda Palace of Datia
- Satkhanda Mahal was built by Bundela Raja Bir Singh Deo in 1620.
- Satkhanda Mahal took about 9 years to complete and cost about 35 lakh rupees.
- Satkhanda Mahal is 7 storeyed, in which 2 storeyed building is below ground and 5 storeyed above ground.
- It is called Satkhanda Mahal because of having 7 storeyed. Apart from this, it is also known by names like Purana Mahal, Bir Singh Dev Mahal and Govind Mahal etc.
- Seven storeyed Satkhanda is constructed only by bricks and stones. No wood or metal has been used in this. Despite this, it is still standing.
- The Satkhanda palace has about 440 rooms and each one has a courtyard or platform.
- The palace also has many beautiful and wonderful paintings, which have been painted in organic colors. It was built from.
- The palace complex houses a temple of Lord Ganesha and Maa Durga as well as a dargah.