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The city of Jhansi is famous for
its historical associations. It is located in Bundelkhand is one of the
beautiful tourist attractions in Uttar Pradesh. The name of Jhansi has
become synonymous with the name of Rani Lakshmi Bai. The walls of Jhansi has
carefully preserved the remnants of that period which shows the valiant
queen who fought single handedly against the British troops.
During the revolt of 1857, Jhansi offered resistance against the British
forces. It was Lakshmi Bai the Rani of Jhansi who led the forces and raised
the arms against the colonial rulers. Still today the forts, monuments
museums and palaces in Jhansi recall the tales of gory battles and
bloodsheds and also patriotic fervor of the Indians.
The Jhansi Fort was the seat of the siege that followed the revolt. It was
in the Jhansi Fort, one of the famous tourist attractions of Jhansi, the
12th Native Regiment of the Royal British Armed Force ruthlessly murdered
the British Residents and citizens of the Fort. On your tour to Jhansi you
can also visit the Jhansi Museums, the Rani Mahal and the temples in Jhansi.
Jhansi is quite accessible and is located amidst NH 25, NH 26 and NH 3. It
is quite comfortable and easy to reach Jhansi by train. The Jhansi Junction
Railway station is well connected with major Indian cities through frequent
trains, and lies on the Delhi-Mumbai railway route.
Reaching Jhansi by airways can be
through the
Gwalior Airport. This airport is situated at a distance of nearly 100
kilometers from the main city. The tourist can avail taxi service from the
Gwalior airport to Jhansi.
Jhansi Quick Facts
State: Uttar Pradesh
Languages: Bundeli, Hindi, English
STD Code: 0510
Weather: hot summers and cold to pleasant winters
Best Season: Winters; October to March
Famous For: Historical monuments and forts |
