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Jhansi

Jhansi is a major city located in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This city is located on the border of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh and comes under Bundelkhand area. Jhansi is a major rail and road center and administrative center of Jhansi district as well. The city of Jhansi is spread all over the stone-built fort, this fort is built on the hill called Bangura situated in the heart of the city.

Uttar Pradesh has 20.7 sq. Km. Jhansi, which spread in the area, was initially under the control of Chandel kings. At that time it was known as Balwant Nagar. The significance of Jhansi was extended in the reign of King Bir Singh Dev of Orchha in the seventeenth century. During this time, King Bir Singh and his successors built many historical buildings in Jhansi.

Introduction:
These lines of Subhadrakumari Chauhan define the conflicting history of Jhansi who considered the stronghold of Bundelkhand. In 1857, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was right to fight against her instead of accepting the British status. They fought bravely with the British and finally got Veergati. Rani Laxmibai's heroic tales are heard in the house-house of Jhansi Nagar.

History:
In the 9th century, Jhansi's kingdom came under Rajputs of the Chandal dynasty of Rajputs of Khajuraho. Architectural Khandhara of the artificial reservoir and hill region is probably of this period. After the Chandel dynasty, his servant Khandhar took charge of this area. The adjoining "Agreement" was built by the kings of this region.

Near the 14th century, Bundela started coming down from the Vindhyachal area and came to the plains of the field and gradually spread all the plains which were today known as Bundelkhand. The fort of Jhansi was built by King Bir Sih Dev of Orchha. It is said that the king of Orchha saw the shadow on the hill from Bihr Sih Dev Nedoor, which was called "Jhoi Si" in the Bundeli language, the name of the city fell due to the word of this word.

In the 17th century, Bundela King Chattrasal, in 1732 AD, accepted Madhu from the [[Maratha] Empire in the year 1732 due to the invasion of the Mughal Kallian empire in the Bundela area of Raja. Come forward for the Maratha Madad. After the death of King Chattrasal in 1734, the third part of Bundela Chhattra was given to the Marathas. The Marathas made the development of the city and the people of Orchha were brought to the country.

After 1806 Maratha power came to power, the British settlement of British rule and Maratha took place, in which the Marathas accepted the dominion of the British Empire. In 1817, Marathas handed over all the officers of Bundelkhand Chhattra to the British East India Company in Poona. In 1857, Raja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi died. The immediate Gov. General took Jhansi completely under his control. Raja Gangadhar Rao, widow Rani Laxmibai opposed this and said that the adoptive son of Raja Gangadhar Rao is considered to be the successor of the state, but the British Raj refused to believe. Because of these circumstances, the battle of 1857 in Jhossi was fought. That is to be a Nev-stone for the Indian independence struggle. In June 1857 the 12th Pavilion Army troops captured the fort of Jhansi and the British officer who was present in the fort were killed. Queen Rani Laxmibai, herself fought the battle with the British Raj. In November 1858 Zossi was again merged in the British Raj and the rights of Jhossi were given to the king of Gwalior. In 1886, Jhossi was added to the United Provinces, after attaining independence, in 1956, Uttar Pradesh was made.

Tourism:
Fort of Jhansi:
Jhansi Fort is not only Uttar Pradesh but also one of India's finest forts. King Bir Singh Dev of Orchha built this fort in 1613 AD. The fort is built on a hill called Bangra. There are ten doors to enter the fort. These doors are known as Khandero, Datia, Unnao, Waterfall, Lakshmi, Sagar, Orchha, Sanwar and Chand Darwas. Rani Jhansi Garden, Shiv Temple and Gulam Gaus Khan, Moti Bai and Khuda Baksh's Mazar can be seen in the fort. This fort is the living document of ancient glory and power.

Rani Mahal:
The walls and roofs of this palace of Rani Laxmibai are decorated with many colors and paintings. At present, the fort has been converted into a museum. A detailed collection of ancient idols from the ninth to the twelfth century can be seen here. The palace is maintained by the Indian Archeology Department.

Museum of Jhansi:
Located in Jhansi Fort, this museum is a favorite place for tourists interested in history. This museum not only reflects the historical heritage of Jhansi but also offers a glimpse of the entire Bundelkhand. Here many information related to the life of Chandel rulers can be obtained. Many weapons, sculptures, textiles, and photographs of Chandel era can be seen here.

Mahalaxmi Temple:
Members of Jhansi's royal family used to visit Sri Ganesh Mandir first, where Rani Manikarnika and Shrimant Gangadhar Rao Neewalkar were married and then went to this Mahalaxmi temple. This grand temple built in the 18th century is devoted to Goddess Mahalaxmi. This temple is situated near the Lakshmi door. This goddess is still the Kuldevi of the people of Jhansi because it has been practiced since time immemorial that the Kuldevi and Kuladayvat of the Raj family belong to the Kuladavaita of that city, then the Chief of Jhansi Vallo Aradh Dev devas and Aradh Devas are Mahalaxmi Devi. These are the Gods of Jhansi's royal family.

Gangadhar Rao's cchatri:
The tomb of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao is located in Lakshmi tal. After his death in 1853, Maharani Laxmibai built this memorial in his memory here.

Ganesh Temple:
This temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha was married to Maharaj Gangadhar Rao and Veerangana Lakshmibai. This is the ancient temple of Lord Ganesha. Hundreds of devotees take advantage of Darshan every Wednesday. Here Ganesha Chaturthi of each month is consecrated in the morning and evening. Generally, there is a lot of crowd on the evening of Abhishek. It is believed that on twenty-one days of this Ganesh idol, there is indirect benefit by making twenty-one orbiting and fulfilling desires. Nearby tourist destinations of Jhansi are Orchha, Barua Sagar, Shivpuri, Datia, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Mahoba, Tordi Fatehpur, etc. are also sightseeing sites.

Closest sightseeing:
1. Sukma-Dukma Dam: It is a beautiful dam built on the river Betwa. It is bound that Jhosa is 45 kms away from the city and it is near the city of Babina.
2. Devgadha: 123km away from the city of Jhansi, this city is the Paschim of Lalitpur. Here, Vishnu and Jain temples can be seen in the time of Gupta dynasty.
3. Oops: This place, situated 18 km from the city of Jhansi, is known for its beautiful monuments, palaces, and kilos.
Khajuraho: 178 kilometers from the city of Jhansi, this place is famous for its beautiful temples built in the 10th and 12th centuries by the Kingau of Chandela descent.
5. Datia: 28 kilometers from the city of Jhansi, it is famous for the temple of the seven Manjila palaces and Shri Pitambara Devi built by Raja Bir Singh.
6. Shivpuri: 101 kms away from Jhansi, this city was the summer capital of Sindhia Raja of Gwalior. This city is also famous for the marble monument built by Sindhiya. Here Madhava Nation is full of wild life.

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