Jhansi and Its Chronological Call

Jhansi since we understand is a historical city
is amongst the most frequented destinations within the state of Uttar Pradesh. Nestled between an eternal flow of Betwa and Pahunj the wonders of Jhansi are revered as the gateway to Bundelkhand.

Jhansi that lies at an adulating elevation of 284 meters above sea level surrounds the boundary between Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Better known as Balwant Nagar the city has its charm and its endowing history calls for special reverence. 

Historical Facts

Traveler must understand that during the earlier phase Jhansi was the core of Chandela Dynasty and during their reign city came into prominence and since then the site has become an immortal page of history and even during the call of independence the name of Jhansi provoke the barriers and drift to highlight its significance and eminence.

If you will talk about the historical method of this chronological city than we must take an account of 12^th century when the city lost its relevance but got it back again in 17^th century under an efficient administrative call of Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha.

Over the year many have asked how the name Jhansi came into picture than to answer this question we must picture an idealized stands of fort which was commissioned by Raja Bir Singh Deo, in 1613. As per the believe the stands of fort was so colossal and bemusing that Bundela ruler could only view a shadow of this fort from the distant hill and classifying an importance of the fort the region was labeled with the name of Jhansi and since then the place is renowned as Jhansi across the world.

Jhansi during the administrative call of Raja Bir Singh Deo maintained healthy relation with Mughal Empire and following the course of succession the city came under the rule of Maharaja Chattrasal Bundela of Panna who presented the city to Peshwa Baji Rao (I) in 1729. It was all good till that time but after Peshwa signed an agreement with the British East India Company everything went wrong and British annexed the whole Bundelkhand region within their colonial roof.

It was after an annexation of Jhansi Gangadhar Rao, became the administrator of Jhansi in 1838 and during his life he married Rani Lakshmi Bai and died childless. Following his barren empire British took a full advantage of the situation and denied Rani Lakshmi Bai all her right.

At Present 

Jhansi at present is very much dominated by a chorological sequences and traveler hops in here from all across the world to witness an ever glorious stands of Jhansi fort. Beside that the wonders of Jhansi Museum, Rani Mahal and Chhatri of Gangadhar Rao adds more delight in Jhansi environment.

Best Time to Visit

Make sure to be here during the months of February to March or during the months of October to December to witness an outstanding glory of this historic place.

How to Reach

By Air: the nearest railway station to Jhansi is Gwalior airport which is located at a distance of around 103 km from here.

By train- the nearest railway station to Jhansi is Jhansi railway station.