JHANSI THE STATE OF VALOUR
Jhansi, one of the most vibrant cities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, is steeped in history. Famously known for the heroics of Rani Laxmibai, the region is dotted with historical forts & monuments that date back to more than 1,500 years.
BIRTH OF JHANSI
Brief Ancient History
The region of Jhansi, a part of Bundelkhand earlier, was the territory of Shabar, Kol, Kirat, Pulind and Nishad. Many castes and dynasties have ruled this region for two thousand years from the Vedic period to the reign of the Bundelas, and have influenced the basic rites of these castes with their socio-cultural consciousness.
THE FOUNDER
of Jhansi State
Newalkar’s sons and grandsons served the Peshwas, who were so impressed with them that they rose to high positions in the army. It was the great-grandson of the Newalkar patriarch, Raghunathrao, who was sent by the Peshwa to Jhansi to quell a rebellion that had broken out there. Raghunath Rao re-established Peshwa rule and…
JHANSI & THE BRITISH
The British signed a new treaty with Ramchandrarao in 1817. His relations with the British remained friendly too. However, Ramchandrarao’s reign was one of chaos and neglect. The revenue and power of Jhansi state shrank considerably. When Ramchandrarao fell ill and died in 1835, he left no heir, and the British swooped in. His mother
Sakhubai had adopted her…
ATTRACTIONS IN JHANSI
JHANSI FORT
SYMBOLISES BRAVERY AND VALOUR
Located in the heart of Jhansi city, the Jhansi Fort was one of the most important centres of resistance to the British colonial rule during the Revolt of 1857. It is this aura that surrounds the grand fort that draws thousands of visitors to Jhansi each year.
Veer Singh built the Mauj Mahal inside the fort. From the Rajas of Orchha the fort passed to the Mughals and then back to the Bundelas.
Under the Maratha administration, Jhansi Fort was extensively enlarged. The original Mauj Mahal was expanded and called Panch Mahal, or Five- Storied Palace. In 1742 CE, the Subedari or Governorship of Jhansi was given to Naro Shanker, who along with the construction of other buildings, extended Jhansi Fort and added a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This new extension was called Shankergarh.
JHANSI FORT
The Revolt of 1857
In 1857, just like the other parts of India, the Revolt against East India Company broke out in Jhansi, as well. As power shifted back to Indian hands, Rani Laxmibai regained…
RANI MAHAL
Rani Laxmibai’s Residence
While a number of buildings in Jhansi are associated with the life of Rani Laxmibai, one of the most prominent but often ignored buildings is the Rani Mahal, where she lived from…
A MEMORIAL OF JHANSI KING
Gangadhar Rao Chhatri
Right next to the Mahalakshmi Temple in Jhansi city is the beautiful Raja Gangadharrao Chhatri, a cenotaph built by Rani Laxmibai in memory memory of her husband. Raja Gangadharrao…
STAR FORT
Its Role in The Revolt
Walk through the narrow lanes of Jhansi, and keep your eyes peeled as you cross the Sadar Bazar area and enter the cantonment area. Hidden behind row of houses, you will slowly…
GANESH TEMPLE
Where Manikarnika Tambe Became ‘Rani Laxmibai’ !
In the narrow bylanes of Jhansi’s old city, inside Ganesh Bazaar, is a Ganesh Temple, where Raja Gangadharrao of Jhansi married a young girl..
LAXMI TEMPLE
The Kuldevi of The Newalkars
The Lakshmi Temple, next to a pond known as ‘Laxmi Tal’ is intimately linked to the life of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi. The Rani used to regularly pray at this shrine.
MURLI MANOHAR MANDIR
This temple is located in the Jhansi city. It is a grand palace- like building where Lord Krishna is worshiped.
MADIA MAHADEV MANDIR
It is a group of temples located in the heart of Jhansi city in Jhokan bagh area. These temples are believed to be built by Gusain sant of….
KARGUVANJI JAIN TEMPLE
Karguvanji Jain temple is a 700-year-old temple, resting amidst the vicinity of Jhansi city. It is an important pilgrimage for Digambar….
ST. JUDE’S SHRINE
Keeping a promise
In colonial times, Jhansi was an important cantonment, which was established in 1842. To fulfil the spiritual needs of their troops,
NARAYAN BAGH
The government gardens are located in Narayan Bagh area. The park is host to numerous species of plants.
ATAL EKTA PARK
Atal Ekta Park is located in Jhansi city in civil line area. It comprises grand library surrounded by beautiful park.
ATTRACTIONS AROUND JHANSI
ATTRACTIONS
AROUND JHANSI
Just beyond the Jhansi city, there is a string of fortresses which tell the story of the shifting political powers in the 18th and the 19th century. The most splendid among them is the fort of Samthar that was a seat of a powerful princely state till 1947. Near Samthar, lies the fort of Ammargarh, once the stronghold of the Naga Sanyasi Warrior Mahants, who controlled vast swathes of Bundelkhand, before their power was curtailed by Mahadji Scindia. Just beyond Samthar lies the Lohagarh Fort, that is immortalized in folksongs for its resistance to the British in 1857-58. Towards the east of Jhansi city, lie the two Bundela fortresses of Barua Sagar and Tahrauli, which are remnants of the numerous Bundela principalities that once dotted the region. To the south of Jhansi, there is a British-era Sukma Dukma Dam, built between 1905-1909, which is an engineering marvel due to a milelong tunnel that lies underneath the dam.
SAMTHAR FORT
Where Bundelkhandi & European Architecture Meet
Once the seat of a powerful princely state, Samthar – 60 km north of Jhansi – is best known for its magnificent fort, a spectacular…
AMMAGARH
Seat of The Warrior Sanyasis
The Fort of Ammargarh, located in a region known as Moth was once the stronghold of the powerful Naga Sanyasis who dominated North India in the late…
LOHAGARH & THE REVOLT OF 1857
Lohagarh is a forgotten yet vital site of the Revolt of 1857. It was here that a pitched battle was fought between soldiers of the British East India Company and the Indian revolutionaries and it is because of the bravery of the latter that…
BARUA SAGAR
A Fort By A Manmade Lake
The beautiful fort complex of Baruasagar was built as a summer retreat for the Rajas of Orchha, and has been witness to some…
TAHRAULI FORT
The Lost Glory of TAHRAULI FORT
The little village of Tahrauli sits 50 km from Jhansi. Looming over it is the enormous Tahrauli Fort, spread over 5 acres, still holding with it…
BIJNA FORT
Bijna fort is located about 60 km from Jhansi district headquarter on Jhansi-Tahraoli-Bijna road. It is a large fort built of brick, granite stone set in lime etc…
SUKMA DUKMA DAM
& its Underwater Tunnel
Drive 40 km from the historic town of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh and you will be greeted by a scenic, old dam.
LAHCHURA DAM
The Lachura irrigation project envisages construction of a concrete & masonry dam across Dhasan River, a right bank tributary…
PARICHHA DAM
Parichha Dam was constructed during the time of the British between 1881 to 1886 CE. The total length of the dam is 1174.6 m and height…
PAHUJ DAM
Completed in 1909, it is one of the oldest dams in the state. Due to the increased water level the dam is an important picnic spot for Jhansi…
GARHMAU LAKE
Amidst the history and heritage, Garhmau Lake is a beautiful natural tourist site in Jhansi. Located about 2 km outside Jhansi on the NH 25…
STONE AGE
Open Air Site
On the way to Khajuraho on the other side of river Betwa near Banguan, a stone age site is located. Stone tools of Middle Palaeolithic…
JARAI KA MATH
Located about 18 km from Jhansi city on the Jhansi – Khajuraho road, it is believed to be built by Pratihara ruler.
SHIVA TEMPLE OF GAIRAHA
The temple is located about 50 km from Jhansi city on the Jhansi- Khajuraho road, diverted from Bangra town.
KACHNEO RESERVOIR & CHHATRASAL RESIDENCE
The grand reservoir and Chhatrasal’s residence is located about 50 km from Jhansi city on Jhansi-Bankgra- Kachneo road.
KEDARESWAR TEMPLE
The Kedareswar temple is located about 67 km from Jhansi city near Mauranipur town. The temple is located on a high hilltop.
RAM JANKI MANDIR
Sutta & Singar
The grand Ram-Janki temple located in Singar village, about 80 km from Jhansi on Jhansi-Bamor-Singar road, was built by a local Zamindar…
ERICH
It is situated at a distance of 75 km from Jhansi-Kanpur Road and on the bank of Betwa river. Here the Betwa river flows with its wide course.
SATI PILLAR MEMORIAL
The remarkable 56 Sati pillars can be seen in the village Dhikoli about 10 km away from Erich town on the right bank of river Betwa.
BIRTH PLACE OF NATIONAL POET
Maithill Sharan Gupta
National poet, Maithili Sharan Gupta was born in Chirgaon town located about 30 km from Jhansi towards the Kanpur road.
MAJOR DHYANCHAND
A Wizard of Hockey
Although born in Allahabad, owing to his father’s numerous army transfers, Dhyanchand finally settled in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh,…
Shri Ram Raja Mandir
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Bageshwar Dham
Bageshwar Dham Bhoot Bhawan is the miraculous awakening place of Mahadev and Swayambhu Shri Balaji Sarkar.
Peetambara Peeth, Datia
The Hindu temple complex known as Shri Peetambra Peetha is situated in the central Indian city of Datia in the Madhya Pradesh.
Sonagiri Jain Hill Temples, Datia
Sonagiri (Hindi: सोनागिरी) or Swarnagiri about 60 km from Gwalior, has scores of Jain temples dating from the 9th century onwards.
Kanchana Ghat, Orchha
Kanchana Ghat is located on the banks of River Betwa in Orchha heritage complex. Distance from Orchha Bus Stand: 15 km.
Jhansi Fort
Located in the heart of Jhansi city, the Jhansi Fort was one of the most important centres of resistance to the British.
Rani Jhansi Museum
The ASI has converted the Rani Mahal into a museum, which houses sculptures from the 9th to 12th centuries CE, from nearby places
Khajuraho Temple
In the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district are a collection of Hindu and Jain temples known as the Khajuraho.
Betwa River
The Betwa (Hindi: बेतवा, Sanskrit: वेत्रवती) is a river in Central and Northern India, and a tributary of the Yamuna. It rises.
Sound & Light Show
In 17th century, this fort was built by King Bir Singh Judeo of Orchha on top of a hill as an army stronghold. The fort has
Chaturbhuj Temple
Vishnu-themed Chaturbhuj Temple is located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Chaturbhuj, which literally translates
Laxminarayan Temple
The 17th-century fort-temple known as the Lakshmi temple of Orchha, also known as Laxmi Narayan Mandir, is devoted to the Hindu
Dinman Hardaul’s Palace
Indian Bundelkhand is home to Dinman Hardoul Singh, also known as Lala Hardoul, a Hindu folk god. He was the prince of Orchha
Shahid Smarak
The Martyrs’ Memorial, often referred to as Shaheed Smarak, is a life-size statue of seven young men who perished in the Quit India
Government Museum in Jhansi
The State Government Museum of Jhansi is situated in the heart of Jhansi and is surrounded by beautiful parks. It has a fine collection of…
