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Jhansi Fort

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Built by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha in 1613, the fort was annexed by the British from the Maharaja of ScIndia after the First war of independence and was later exchanged for the Gwalior fort in 1866. As one approaches the fort, one can see the diorama of the battle in which the Rani of Jhansi died.

Access: From Delhi it is 596kms by road. Shatabdi Express connects Jhansi to Delhi. From Jhansi it is 176kms. Non-stop deluxe buses connect Jhansi to Khajuraho. Indian Airlines connects daily.

Rani Mahal - Jhansi

The former palace of Rani Lakshmibai, consisting of chambers around an open courtyard, was built in the 18th century. The building is now a museum containing hundreds of sculptures.

Government Museum - Jhansi

The pathway leading to the fort is the Government museum. Its four galleries house an interesting collection of prehistoric tools; terracottas dating from the 4th century B.C., and sculptures, costumes and weapons from the Chandela Dynasty.

Shahid Smarak

Shahid Smarak commemorates the death of freedom fighter, Chandrashekhar Azad who lived and worked in hiding in Orchha, during 1926 and 1927. Other shrines that Orchha houses are Siddh Baba ka sthan, Jugal Kishore, Janki Mandir and the Hanuman Mandir at Ohhare dwara.

How to get there

BY AIR
The nearest airport to Orchha is Gwalior (120 km). The city is connected to Delhi, Bhopal, Indore and Mumbai. Khajuraho (170 km) is linked with Delhi, Agra, and Varanasi.
BY RAIL
The nearest railhead is at Jhansi (16 km), on the Mumbai-Delhi and Delhi-Chennai lines. All major mail and express trains stop at Jhansi.
BY ROAD
Orchha lies on the Jhansi-Khajuraho road. Regular bus services connect Orchha with Jhansi. Autorickshaws available on hire from Jhansi for a tour of tourist spots.


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