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Govindgarh Palace in 1870

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

Interior section of the fort in 2018

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

References

  1. 1 2 "ATA - Projects Details". www.aishwaryatipnisarchitects.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  2. ↑ Chowdhary, Charu (2018-12-20). "Latest travel Articles & blogs". India News, Breaking News, Entertainment News | India.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  3. ↑ "World's first white tiger sanctuary opens in India in bid to protect species". ITV News. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
  4. 1 2 "Govindgarh Fort, Rewa". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.
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