A major stronghold during the Sepoy mutiny of 1857, this majestic fort was built by 
Raja Bir Singh Ji Deo, in 1613. The fort was transferred to the maharaja of Scindia in 1858, but later exchanged for Gwalior in 1866. Being located on a rocky hill, it offers wonderful views of the city. This huge fort, with ten gates, was built in order to act as an army stronghold and garrison but was later modified into residential quarters. The fort also has a museum, which is known for a wonderful collection of sculptures and provides an excellent insight into the lively history of Bundelkhand. A statue of the queen (Lakshmi Bai) is also installed on the way to the fort.
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Rani Mahal
Rani Mahal, Fort of Rani Lakshmi Bai embellished with multi colored Fine art and painting on its battlements and ceilings. Presently Rani Mahal has been converted into a museum. Museum has a massive collection of Sculptures of the period between the 9th and 12th Centuries AD, Placed by the Archaeologral Survey of India
Ganesh Mandir
Where the marriage ceremony of Maharani Laxmi Bai, the brave hero of 1857 Independence war, and Maharajai Gangadhar Rao was performed. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
Jhansi Fort
Jhansi Fort was built by Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo in 1606 of Orchha on a hill. Jhansi Fort has strategic significance since the earliest of times.
About Jhansi Fort
January 25th, 2010 by admin
Jhansi Museum
January 25th, 2010 by admin
The city is known for its resistance against the British in 1857. In fact, wherever you go in the city, you 
will find some or other place or monument that reminds of the bloodbath of 1857. Jhansi Fort that is situated a kilometer off to the town was the seat of the siege that followed the revolt. It was here that the 12th Native Regiment of the Royal British Armed Force stated the mutiny by ruthlessly murdering the British Resident and citizens of the Fort. Close by is Rani Mahal that was the seat of various conspiracies that were hatched by Tantya Tope ,Lakshmi Bai and Nana Sahib.
There is a separate gallery for weapons too that has impressive collections of weaponry and arsenals used by Chandela, Bundles and British during the course of history. It also contains some of the weapons used by Jhansi ki Rani and other mutineers during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
Maharaja Gangadhar Rao ki Chathri
January 25th, 2010 by admin
Though built in the year 1853, this glorious cenotaph of the erstwhile king of Jhansi withstood 
the trappings of time. The carvings on the twelve pillars and the curved roof supporters show the artistic magnificence of early nineteenth century. Its elegant appeal attracts large gathering and now a days this monument has become one of the favourite hot spot of the tourists in Jhansi.
