Govindgarh Palace
24°22′16″N 81°17′38.25″E / 24.37111°N 81.2939583°E
Govindgarh Palace, also known as Govindgarh Fort, is a palace located in Govindgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India. Built in the 19th century by the ruler of Rewa, the fort served as a royal residence on the shores of Lake Govindgarh.
Description
Govindgarh Fort was built in 1853 by Raja Raghuraj Singh, ruler of Rewa and Govindgarh, who used the fort-like structure as a palace.[1] The palace compound contained a number of buildings and temples, and at one point housed Mohan, the first white tiger found in India.[2][3] The palace remained in use for nearly a century, but Indian Independence and the subsequent decline of the Princely state of Rewa led to the fort being vacated. A museum was later established in the building.[4]
In 2018 it was announced that the fort was going to be refurbished and converted into a luxury hotel.[1][4]
Further reading
- Travel blog on visiting the fort Archived 2021-10-28 at the Wayback Machine
References
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- ^ Chowdhary, Charu (2018-12-20). "Latest travel Articles & blogs". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ^ "World's first white tiger sanctuary opens in India in bid to protect species". ITV News. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
- ^ a b "Govindgarh Fort, Rewa". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.