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| Jhansi is one of the most historically significant | | | | like a treasure of memories related to Queen |
| cities of Uttar Pradesh. The city is known for | | | | Lakshmi Bai. It also houses the artifacts and |
| preserving several historic monuments along with | | | | remains of ninth to twelfth century. This |
| the sites having cultural and heritage value | | | | magnificent building was constructed late in |
| associated with them. The city of Jhansi gained | | | | eighteenth century. The palace is a double storied |
| fame as it became the center of resistance | | | | structure with flat roofs and courtyards. The |
| showed against the British during 1857. | | | | second floor of the palace has a huge hall known |
| The city is also associated with a great woman | | | | as Darbar that is decorated with wood-paneled |
| ruler of medieval India known as Rani Lakshmi Bai. | | | | ceiling. It has six grand halls in all and the most |
| It was formerly known as Shankargarh but later | | | | distinguishing thing about this palace is its |
| on it derived its name from the word jhain-si | | | | multicolored paintings placed on walls and ceilings in |
| which means blurred shadow. The city had been | | | | order to decorate the palace. |
| ruled by several rulers but it got great importance | | | | Mahalakshmi Temple of Jhansi is an ancient temple |
| during the regime of Raja Bir Singh Deo of | | | | of Devi Maha Lakshmi. This is one of the most |
| Orchha. Later on the city was under the control | | | | stunning structures in the city and one of the |
| of several rulers and then it was ruled by Raja | | | | most favored and sought after tourist |
| Gangadhar Rao. During his rule, the city witnessed | | | | destinations. The temple is situated near the |
| the all round development. But after the sudden | | | | Laxmi Darwaza and Laxmi tal. It was built during |
| death of Gangadhar Rao, Lakshmi Bai, his wife | | | | the reign of Queen Lakshmi Bai. This marvelous |
| took charge of the city. | | | | monument had witnessed some of the most |
| This marvelous city is situated right amidst the | | | | significant incidences of the history. |
| Betwa and Pahunj rivers offering great scenic | | | | This temple is really a very nice and not to miss |
| views. It was considered as the gateway to | | | | place to visit during the tour to the city. You will |
| Bundelkhand region. The city has a lot to offer to | | | | also witness that several devotees still come to |
| the guests apart from natural scenic beauty such | | | | the temple to take blessings of the goddess. |
| as ancient monuments such as forts and | | | | Another must visit attraction of the city is Barua |
| palaces.Some of the most significant monuments | | | | Sagar that is known for exhibiting strikingly |
| in the city include Rani Mahal, Lakshmi Bai Temple, | | | | beautiful views. This historically significant place is |
| El Cid Vacations Club, Mahalakshmi Temple with | | | | situated in close proximity with Jhansi. It derived |
| Paricha Dam, Todi Fatehpur and many other | | | | its name from Barua Sagar Tal and it is two |
| prominent attractions. | | | | hundred and sixty years old.It is also considered |
| Rani Mahal is one of the must visit attractions | | | | as a holy place as it there is a temple dedicated |
| within the city of Jhansi. This magnificent palace | | | | to Goddess Durga. |