Jhansi

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Jhansi is one of the most historically significantlike a treasure of memories related to Queen
cities of Uttar Pradesh. The city is known forLakshmi Bai. It also houses the artifacts and
preserving several historic monuments along withremains of ninth to twelfth century. This
the sites having cultural and heritage valuemagnificent building was constructed late in
associated with them. The city of Jhansi gainedeighteenth century. The palace is a double storied
fame as it became the center of resistancestructure 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 womanas 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 laterdistinguishing thing about this palace is its
on it derived its name from the word jhain-simulticolored paintings placed on walls and ceilings in
which means blurred shadow. The city had beenorder to decorate the palace.
ruled by several rulers but it got great importanceMahalakshmi Temple of Jhansi is an ancient temple
during the regime of Raja Bir Singh Deo ofof Devi Maha Lakshmi. This is one of the most
Orchha. Later on the city was under the controlstunning structures in the city and one of the
of several rulers and then it was ruled by Rajamost favored and sought after tourist
Gangadhar Rao. During his rule, the city witnesseddestinations. The temple is situated near the
the all round development. But after the suddenLaxmi Darwaza and Laxmi tal. It was built during
death of Gangadhar Rao, Lakshmi Bai, his wifethe 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 thesignificant incidences of the history.
Betwa and Pahunj rivers offering great scenicThis temple is really a very nice and not to miss
views. It was considered as the gateway toplace to visit during the tour to the city. You will
Bundelkhand region. The city has a lot to offer toalso witness that several devotees still come to
the guests apart from natural scenic beauty suchthe temple to take blessings of the goddess.
as ancient monuments such as forts andAnother must visit attraction of the city is Barua
palaces.Some of the most significant monumentsSagar 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 withsituated in close proximity with Jhansi. It derived
Paricha Dam, Todi Fatehpur and many otherits 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 attractionsas a holy place as it there is a temple dedicated
within the city of Jhansi. This magnificent palaceto Goddess Durga.