Jhansi, the land of Rani Laxmibai, a courageous warrior, a real patriot, and a powerful personality who died at the age of 31 for defending her land from the British India company.
Jhansi is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in the extreme south of Uttar Pradesh, in the region of Bundelkhand on the banks of the Puhuj River. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi district and Jhansi division. Also called the gateway to Bundelkhand, Jhansi is located around the Pahuj and Betwa rivers and at an average elevation of 285 meters (935 ft). It is 420 kilometers (261 mi) from New Delhi and 102 kilometers (63 mi) south of Gwalior.
History:
During ancient times, Jhansi was the stronghold of the Chandela Rajput kings and was known as Balwant Nagar. However, its importance waned after the fall of the Chandela dynasty in the 11th century. It emerged prominently in the 17th century when the fort of Jhansi was built by Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha state in 1613.
Jhansi came under the Maratha Empire in 1729 when Maharaja Chhatrasal introduced Jhansi and some other parts of his kingdom as Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I, for which he helped defeat the Nawaf of Farrukhabad Muhammad Khan Bangash, the kingdom which Maharaja attacked Chhatrasal.
In the 18th century, the city of Jhansi served as the capital of a Maratha province and later the princely state of Jhansi from 1804 to 1858, when the region became part of British India.
After India's independence, Jhansi was incorporated into the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Places to visit in Jhansi
Jhansi Fort
The Jhansi Fort was built on top of a hill by Raja Bir Singh Dev in the 17th century. It served as a stronghold for the army of Orchha. During the First War of Indian Independence in 1857, there was a fierce battle between Rani Laxmibai and the British forces at the fort. After the queen was defeated, the British seized the fort and later handed it over to the Maharaja of Scindia. The fort has a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Shiva with the cannons of Rani of Jhansi, Karak Bijali and Bhavani Shankar. Visitors get an opportunity to get an insight into the history of Bundelkhand region by visiting the museum.
Rani Mahal
Built by Raghunath II, in the 18th century by Raghunath II Navalkar, Rani Mahal or Queen's Palace, Rani Laxmibai, was the former residence of the Queen of Jhansi. It has now been converted into a museum, which houses a vast collection of archaeological remains from the period between the 9th and 12th centuries AD. The palace reflects a typical Bundelkhand style of architecture with its open courtyards and arched chambers. It is said in this palace that Rani Laxmibai conspired with Tantya Tope and Nana Sahib on how to overcome colonial rule. Legend has it that after the defeat of the queen, the British destroyed the palace and killed 50 of the queen's bodyguards. The palace's Durbar Hall is an important visit and still contains remnants of its royal grandeur.
Museum
Established in 1878, the Government Museum in Jhansi has relics and relics dating back to the 4th century BC. The museum is located in the city center and is one of the most famous tourist attractions here. It consists of four galleries that encapsulate manuscripts, statues and sculptures, with rare paintings, weapons, terracotta objects and manuscripts dating back to the Gupta and Chandela dynasties.
Light and sound show
The Sound and Light Show is an eloquent rendition of the great escape of the brave Rani Lakshmibai, who is said to have tied her son to her back, jumped on a horse, and galloped to safety, when the sprawling Jhansi Fort fell into the hands of the British. Picking scenes and drawing inspiration from various acts of valor of the queen, the show gives an emotive account of the First War of Independence. To make the experience more comprehensive, the show is organized at the Jhansi Fort, which was a site of the battle. It is truly spine-chilling to watch the story unfold and slowly move into an action-packed battle.
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