Uttar Pradesh
Tourist Place in Jhansi
| Location: | Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45.8°C, 23.8°C; Winter:29.7°C, 4.7°C |
| STD Code: | 517 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, The Jhansi museum, Gandhi mandir, Government Museum, Maha Lakshmi Temple |
| Language: | Hindi, English, and Bundeli |
Jhansi Fort
The fort of Maharani Jhansi has strategic importance since the earliest of times. It was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo (1606-27) of Orchha on a rocky hill called Bangra in the town of Balwantnagar (presently known as Jhansi ).The fort has ten gates ( Darwaza) .Some of these are Khandero Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orcha Gate, Sainyar Gate, Chand gate.
Rani Mahal
Rani Mahal, Palace of Rani Lakshmi Bai embellished with multi colored art and painting on its walls and ceilings. Presently this palace is converted into a museum. It has a massive collection of Sculptures of the period between the 9th and 12th Centuries AD, housed here by the Archaeologral Survey of India.
The Jhansi museum
The Jhansi museum is located in the Jhansi Fort itself. The Jhansi museum is a not-to-be-missed tourist destination in Jhansi. The museum not only gives an insight to the history and heritage of Jhansi but whole of Bundelkhand region. The museum also gives a deep insight in to the life of Chandela dynasty. Among others, The Jhansi Museum houses weapons, statues, dresses and photographs that represent the Chandela dynasty.
Gandhi mandir
Gandhi mandir is dedicated to lord Ganesh; it is one of the important place to visit at Jhansi.
Government Museum
The State Museum has a fine collection of terracotta, bronzes, Weapons, Sculptures, Manuscripts, Painting and Coins of Gold, Silver and Copper.
Maha Lakshmi Temple
Maha Lakshmi Temple an ancient temple devoted to Devi Mahalaxmi was built in 18th Century. This glorious temple is situated outside Laxmi "Darwaza" near Laxmi Tal.
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