The Jhansi fort (state: Uttar Pradesh) is built by Raja Vir Singh Judeo of Orcha in 1613 on a hilltop called Bangra. The fort covers a sprawling area of 15 acres and this massive fortification with 22 bastions measures about 312m in length and 225m in width.
There are 10 gates to enter this fort. The important sights in the fort are the two temples - Shiva temple, Ganesh temple, the palace - Panch Mahal, and the Kadak Bijli cannon used in the freedom struggle of 1857.
The fort was a residence of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, who fought British army and attained martyrdom. In the fort one of the most important location is the place from where queen jumped out of the fort on horseback. She tied her adopted son on her back and jumped from top of the fort on her horse Pavan. The height of the fort walls on the hillock clearly highlights the courage she had shown.
Once out of the fort she regrouped her army and attacked Gwalior Fort which was under the control of British. She successfully captured this much bigger fort from the British.
There are 10 gates to enter this fort. The important sights in the fort are the two temples - Shiva temple, Ganesh temple, the palace - Panch Mahal, and the Kadak Bijli cannon used in the freedom struggle of 1857. The fort was a residence of Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, who fought British army and attained martyrdom. In the fort one of the most important location is the place from where queen jumped out of the fort on horseback. She tied her adopted son on her back and jumped from top of the fort on her horse Pavan. The height of the fort walls on the hillock clearly highlights the courage she had shown.Once out of the fort she regrouped her army and attacked Gwalior Fort which was under the control of British. She successfully captured this much bigger fort from the British.
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She was a heroine, truly. People have named their children Jhansi Rani in her honour, without the Lakshmi
modern Indian women can learn a lesson or two from great warriors like her....instead of demanding and debating for 33% reservation.........
Rani Laxmi Bai ..she is my hero ! I am fascinated by all the history this place holds.Must have been a memorable trip .Thanks for sharing.
Interesting post!
I think that fort is a nice place to visit :))
Great action from the queen to jump out of the fort ......
I hope she didn't hurt Pavan ;)
Funny story today :)
Very interesting story complimented by lovely pictures. We too have stories in our fables where the heroes jump from large heights onto the horse back to lead their army.
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It's huge and interesting!
While the fort itself is very impressive, the story of the queen is even more so. Thanks for sharing this bit of history with us.
Nice fort. Thank you for the tour.
Happy SWF.
Hey Rajesh,
Nice pictures, was thinking of visiting Jhansi myself sometime in June, do you think its a good time to visit then ?
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What a massive fort! There is a lot of history there. Nice shots....
Another fascinating post, Rajesh! And superb photos! Thanks as always for the history that so enhances the photos! Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend!
Sylvia
Beautiful! Even I look forward to visit this place with a remarkable history!
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a very beautiful fort,thank you for sharing it with us
What an interesting fort and great shots.
The queen must have been quite a woman to jump with her son on her back. What a fascinating place.
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Great history beautiful photos!
I love traveling to India through your magnificent photos. Thank you :)
nice story...good info...about this place...
Lovely photos specially the family...
Happy friday...
Nice photos of the local scenery and do like your finding more tales of female heros as well. Have a great weekend.
Wonderful pictures as always from a beautiful country.
Wish you a great weekend:-)
Wonderful pictures as always from a beautiful country.
Wish you a great weekend:-)
Another great post, Rajesh! Great shots. And thank you for sharing.
Have a wonderful weekend
Beautiful shot! When I see Forts I wonder how they made it so beautiful, thick and strong. I also wonder how many people do work for it in order for their king and queen or their city is protected by the conquerors. Is it amazing that in this day and generation we don't have to do that? Happy weekend!
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Great post again. Never knew that India had so may historic buildings.
cool story. there are so many forts in your country!!
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Love your temple photos and the story of Rani Laxmi Bai.
Thanks for sharing this photos of your place. Nice one and interesting history.
Happy weekend and happy skywatching!
Another impressive building!
Hi Rajesh:)
Interesting post with lovely photos.
Rani Laxmi Bai is an amazing lady who loved freedom.Her courage and bravery is outstanding.
If I remember right, there is a huge statue of the Rani on her horse back in Gwalior.
I enjoyed visiting this fort with you.
Have a nice day:)
Joseph
Very nice and interesting post, beautiful views.
Happy Sky Watch!
I have not yet visited fort but one day soon when the weather too, let us see.
Hi Rajesh, this is very interesting... enjoyed the tour.
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An incredible structure.
The structure of Jhansi fort is magnificent!The architecture too is great.
The Queen was indeed a brave women, but pity the poor horse she jumped n to, history doesn't relate whether the animal survived such a landing.
Lovely photos of the area.
I had dinner at an Indian friend's house. She gave a History lesson. She said India was occupied by the French and British at the same time. I never knew this.
Beautiful pictures; I love the snippets of history that you give us too. You have a country with a great history of strong women! that is good to know.
Lovely pictures. Forts are such amazing structures. So much thought would have gone in their construction.
Glad to learn about the fort and the history of the powerful woman!
very nice structure...nice to read about India
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That was an amazing post - Jhansi Ki Rani "Lakshmibai" represents exemplary and selfless courage from a princess, unparallelled in the annals of Indian history. This magnificent heroine of the Indian freedom struggle against the British is seldom remembered or celebrated these days.
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Ram
Interesting place and its history.
super photos, and an interesting piece of history
Cool, interesting history lesson too.
Wow, the queen's jump was impressive. Looks like a beautiful fort with lots of history attached.
All forts in India are amazing and this is no exception!
Very interesting story abd a huge fort
Raji, Greener, Kavita, Robin, Joseph, Ram: Thanks. Yes, Rani Laxmi Bai is one of the bravest women India has ever seen.
Rakesh, George, Joo, Regina, Carol, Sylvia, Coffeeveggie, Carver, Denise, Phivos, Khim,
Maple, Spiderdama, Eden: Thanks for the appreciation.
Anya, Glennis: Thanks. Pavan was hurt a bit. But he was there with her till her last breath.
Kim, Jossie, Laura, eileeninmd, J Bar, Arlene, LadyFi, Deepak, Pietro, Vernz, Sandy, Arasu, Sallie, Radha, Diane, Grace: Thanks for the appreciation.
Zuzana: Thanks, this is a true incident that happened in those days.
ilovepink, frayedattheedge, Janie, wanderlust, JM, Baron: Thanks for the appreciation.
Ann: Thanks. At one time India was occupied by lot of people for its wealth.
Bhuvan, Kcapesh, Mridula: Thanks, it is a nice place to vist. I was there in December.
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