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Jhansi
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Population : 409,000
Languages : p; : Hindi.
Telephone area code : 0517
Best time to visit : October to March
Jhansi is 101 kms South of Gwalior and although it has played colorful role in the history of India. It's a transit point for Orcha and Khajuraho . Jhansi has its own recognition as the place of "Jhansi ki Rani Laxmi Bai", the women who fought with Britishers brilliantly for freedom of her kingdom.
In the 18th century, Jhansi became an important center, eclipsing Orcha (18 kms), but in 1803 the British East India Company got a foot in the door and gradually assumed control over the state. The last of the string of none to competent rajas died without a son in 1853 and the British, who had recently passed a neat law allowing them to take over any princely state under their patronage when the ruler died without a male heir, pensioned the rani off and took full control.
Jhansi Fort and museum
Built in 1613 by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo or Orchha . The British ceded the fort to the Maharaja of Scindia in 1858, but later exchanged it for Gwalior in 1866. The fort is much in ruins and below is the government museum which houses a small collection of 9th to 12th century sculptures.
Situated 26 kms north of Jhansi towards Gwalior is Datia. It has a deserted seven storey palace of Raj Bir Singh Deo. It's an impressive building, and some of the rooms still contain murals.
How To Reach
Nearest airport is Gwalior (101 kms).
By TrainShatabdi express from Delhi (4.5 hrs) & Agra (2.5 hrs).
101 kms from Gwalior .
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