Jhansi
Fort:
The Jhansi Fort, located upon a rocky hill was built
originally by Raja Bir Singh Ji Deo, in 1613. Today,
it houses a collection of sculpture and provides an
excellent insight into the eventful history of Bundelkhand.
Rani Mahal:
This was the palace of Rani Laxmibai. A fine collection
of sculptures belonging to the period between 9th and
12th centuries A.D. has been housed here by the Archaeological
Survey of India.
State Museum:
The museum has collections of terracotta, bronzes, sculptures,
arms, manuscripts, paintings and coins of gold, silver
and copper.
EXCURSIONS
Mahavir Swami Wildlife Sanctuary:
Located in Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh, the Mahavir Wildlife
Sanctuary is spread over an area of 5.4 sq. km. The
sanctuary is 125 km from Jhansi, the magnificent gateway
to the Bundelkhand region, rendered famous by the legendary
Rani Laxmi Bai.
Barua Sagar:
24 kms from Jhansi, on the route to Khajuraho, Baruasagar
is the historic spot where the battle between the Peshwa’s
troops and the Bundelas was fought in 1744 The place
is named after the Barua Sagar Taal, a large lake formed
about 260 years ago, when an embankment was erected
by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha.
Kalinjar:
Situated at a distance of 280 km from Jhansi, this town
and the fort, which have had strategic important since
the earliest of times, are located in the ancient land
of Jejakbhukti, which is an integral part of Bundelkhand.
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