Gahora was the capital of Raja Vir Singh Dev, a chief of Bundela Rajputs.
He ruled the kingdom of Orchha from 1605-1627, and was very powerful amongst the Bundela chiefs.
He was a great warrior and powerful administrator.
He assassinated Abul Fazl, the chief advisor of Akbar’s court and the author of Akbar Nama.
Under Raja Vir Singh, architecture flourished in Orchha.
He built the twin forts of Orchha and Datia.
The style of architecture, which is currently known as the “Bundela style of architecture” is a combination of Rajasthani, Jain, and Mughal styles.
He constructed the temples in the Brajmandal area that included Vrindavan and Mathura.
He also built the Lakshmi Temple and Phool Bagh gardens.
He was a contemporary of Mughal ruler Jehangir.
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