Orchha town is located in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region.

• It was built in 16th century during the reign of Bundela dynasty by its King Rudra Pratap Singh.
• It is the only place in India where Lord Ram is worshipped as a king (not in God form) with a dedicated temple in his name called Sri Ram Raja Mandir.
• The ancient town is famous for its two elevated minaret popularly called as Saavan and Bhadon, and its four palaces named as Raj Mahal, Jahangir Palace, Rai Praveen Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.
• It is also famous for its concept of open bungalows, stone work windows, animal statues that depicts culture of Bundelkhand.

As per the rules, for any heritage or any historical site to be included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites (WHS) it has first to be included on tentative list. After it makes to tentative list, another proposal is sent to UNESCO for its final addition in heritage sites.