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Jhansi Fort (Jhansi)
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The historic fort at Jhansi, popularly known as 'Rani Jhansi ka Quila', has turned 400 years old in the year 2013. It has been a mute spectator to the turns of events in the Indian history and withstood heavy bombardment of British forces during the First War Of Independence.Jhansi Fort was built by Bir Singh Ju Deo, the Raja of Orchha, in 1613. It is situated on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar, known today as Jhansi. The fort has ten gates including the Khandero Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao Gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orcha Gate, Sainyar Gate, and Chand Gate. Spread across 49 acres, the fort stands in the heart of the city and is reflects the architecture of Bundelas and Marathas. The fort withstood the heavy attack of British forces led by Hugh Rose on Rani Laxmi Bai.
The fort has a fine collection of sculptures which provide an excellent insight into the eventful history of Bundelkhand. Among places of interest within the main fort area are the Karak Bijli Toup (Tank), Rani Jhansi Garden, Shiv temple and a Mazar of Ghulam Gaus Khan, Moti Bai and Khuda Baksh..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_Lakshmibai
The fort has a fine collection of sculptures which provide an excellent insight into the eventful history of Bundelkhand. Among places of interest within the main fort area are the Karak Bijli Toup (Tank), Rani Jhansi Garden, Shiv temple and a Mazar of Ghulam Gaus Khan, Moti Bai and Khuda Baksh..
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_Lakshmibai
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jhansi_Fort
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Coordinates: 25°27'29"N 78°34'33"E
- Jhansi Old City 1.4 km
- Orchha 11 km
- Datia City Wall 28 km
- Narwar Fort-Histroy of Kushwaha -Kachwaha Kshatriya Rajput 72 km
- Gwalior Fort 96 km
- Gwalior Fort 96 km
- Shahabad fort 147 km
- Khandar Fort 208 km
- Ancient Bayana Fort 209 km
- Ranthambore Fort 223 km
- panch kuinya 0.3 km
- Dr. Vrindawan Lal Verma Park 0.3 km
- Government District(Civil) Hospital 0.3 km
- Maithili Sharan Gupt (मैथिलीशरण गुप्त) Park 0.4 km
- Saraffa Bazaar 0.4 km
- पानी वाली धर्मशाला Pani Wali Dharmashala 0.5 km
- दीन दयाल सभागार Deen Dayal Upadyay Auditorium 0.5 km
- Jhansi Mahotsav Maidan (Ground) 0.5 km
- Jhansi Old City 0.8 km
- Ajay Enclave Colony 1 km
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