Area : 14 Sq. kms.
Altitude : 211mts. above Sea level
Jhansi, the gateway to Bundelkhand, was strong hold of the Chandela
Kings but lost its importance after the eclipse of the dynasty in
the 11th century. It rose to prominence again in the 17th century
under Raja Bir Singh Deo who was a close associate of the Mughal
Emperor Jahangir.
However , its greatest claim to fame is its fiery queen Rani
Laxmibai who led forces against the British in 1857 sacrificing her
life to the cause of Indian independence. A new dimension has been
added to this historic city with the introduction of the Jhansi
Festival held every year in February-March. It offers a fine
opportunity to enjoy the arts, crafts and culture of the region.
Places of attraction
Jhansi Fort: The 17th century fort was made by Raja Bir Singh
on top of a hill as an army stronghold. The Karak Bijli tank is
within the fort. There is also a museum which has a collection of
sculpture and provides an insight into the history of Bundelkhand.
Govt. Museum: Weapons, statues, dresses and photographs that
represent the Chandela dynasty and a picture gallery of the Gupta
period are the highlights.
Rani Mahal: The palace of Rani Laxmi Bai which has now been
converted into a museum. It also houses a collection of
archaeological remains of the period between the 9th and 12th
centuries AD. Other places of interest are Laxmi Tal, Ganghadhar
Rao-ki-Chhatri, Shri Kali Temple, Laxmi Bai Park.
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