Orchha is a city in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. Orchha was founded in the 1501 AD, by the Bundela chief, Rudra Pratap Singh, who became the first King of Orchha, and also built the Fort of Orchha.During the rule of Mughal Emperor, Jahangir, his ally, Bir Singh Deo (1605-1627 AD) reigned here, and it was during this period that Orchha reaches its height, and many extant palaces are a reminder of its architectural glory, including Jahangir Mahal and Sawan Bhadon Mahal.