"Chamak uthi san sattavan mein, yeh talwar purani thi,
Bundeley Harbolon key munh hamney suni kahani thi,
Khoob ladi mardani woh to Jhansi wali Rani thi"
The word "Jhansi" evokes the patriotic spirit in every Indian. Jhansi name is synonymous with a great valiant queen, Rani Lakshmi Bai who sacrificed her life for the cause of India's freedom. Jhansi got its name from the term jhain-si which means blurred shadow.
Jhansi is located on the bank of River Betwa. Jhansi is a well known historical city of India. This city carved a victorious path and paved way for the first war of Indian Independence.
Rani Lakshmi Bai actively participated in the revolt of 1857 and died as a martyr on June 17th 1958. She was a major contributor to India's independence. The rule of Jhansi came under the British Empire in the year 1886 and post that the British gained complete control over it.
It was added to the United Province which was rechristened as Uttar Pradesh in 1947, after India's independence.
In 1947 Jhansi was added to the United Provinces, which became the state of Uttar Pradesh after India's Independence.
Jhansi is known for its scenic beauty and is a typical tourist spot which flaunts a wide range of historical monuments, ancient temples, palaces and buildings. Jhansi is been marked as true epitome of might and valor of the Chandela kings of Bundelkhand.
Apart from imparting historical importance this city is equally excels in possessing lots of industrial and manufacturing units.
Places to Visit:
- Jhansi Fort
- Rani Mahal (Queen's Palace)
- U.P. Govt. Museum
- Maha Lakshmi Temple
- Leher ki Devi Temple
- Panchkuian Temple
- Gayatri Temple
- Ganesh Mandir
- Siddheshwar Temple
- Panchtantra Park
- Jhansi Cantt
- Sadar Bazar and Manik Chowk market
- Sarafa Bazaar
- Parichha Dam
- Cathedral of St. Anthony
- St. Jude's Shrine
- Bodh Vihar/Lord Buddha Temple
- Dharamshala
- Kapurtekri Khushipura
- Kaimasan Mandir
- Bundelkhand University
- Sakhi ke Hanuman
- Karaundi wali Mata Mandir
- Mahaveeran Wali Mata Mandir
- Orcha
- Mau Ranipur
How to Reach Jhansi:
State public transport buses connect Jhansi with all major cities around Jhansi. Regular bus services are provided between Gwalior and Jhansi (103 km) and between Khajuraho and Jhansi (175 km). Deluxe private buses are also plying between these cities.
It is recommended that you consider booking long distance bus tickets on "Air Conditioned Volvo buses" operated by all operators as the quality of the other buses vary significantly. Bus tickets are easily available online. One can plan trip and do bus booking online in advance. Online bus booking is an easy process which can save your time and price.
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