All India Travel Tourism Guide gives complete details on forts & palaces in India including all major & famous Forts like Gwalior Fort, Orcha Fort, Kalinjer Fort, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Red Fort, Mysore Palace, Tipu's Fort, Golconda Fort, Jaigarh Fort. |
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Jhansi Fort 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
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