Travel from Khajuraho to explore the Orccha Fortress Complex, founded in the 16th century by the Bundela Rajput Chieftain Rudra Pratap. The most notable of the succeeding rulers was Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo, who built the exquisite Jehangir Mahal. Complementing the noble proportions of its exteriors are interiors that represent the finest works of the Bundela school of painting. In the Laxmi Narayan Temple, vibrant murals encompassing various religious and secular themes bring the walls and ceiling to rich life. Strewn around the area are little shrines and memorials, each with its own poignant history and contributing to the nostalgic beauty that is Orchha.