Built in the year 1613 by Raja Bir Singh Deo, Jhansi fort is acclaimed with the
accolade of a most strategically place bastions in the central part of India. Situated
on a rocky summit, it commands the overall view of the city and the plains.
The fort extends to a sprawling expansion of 15 acres and this colossal structure
measures about 312m in length and 225m in width. Apart from that the fort has four
entrances and ten gates. On the whole, there are twenty-two supports with a mammoth
strengthening wall cosseted by a moat on both sides. The shattered upholder on the
eastern side was rebuild by the British, who also supplemented a floor to Panch
Mahal.
Mainly divided in to three parts the fort contains so many ancient configurations.
The most important constructions inside the fort are Ganesh Mandir, Baradari, Bhawani
Shankar, Shahar Darwaza, Grave of Gulam Gaus Khan, Kadak bijali, Siva temple, Execution
tower, Kal kothari and Panch Mahal. A living testimonial to the valor and heroism
of Rani Lakshmi Bhai, the Jhansi fort offers an excellent insight into the life
and bravery of a great ruler.
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