Cities in India

Jhansi

Population                     : 409,000
Main Languages             : Hindi.
Telephone area code     : 0517
Best time to visit            : October to March

Jhansi is 101 kms South of Gwalior and although it has played colorful role in the history of India, most visitors to the time go there simple because it’s a transit point for Orchha and Khajuraho.

In the 18^th century, Jhansi became an important center, eclipsing Orchha (18 kms), but in 1803 the British East India Company got a foot in the door and gradually assumed control over the state. The last of the string of none to competent rajas died without a son in 1853 and the British, who had recently passed a neat law allowing them to take over any princely state under their patronage when the ruler died without a male heir, pensioned the rani off and took full control.

Places of Interest

Jhansi Fort and museum
Built in 1613 by Maharaja Bir Singh Deo or Orchha. The British ceded the fort to the Maharaja of Scindia in 1858, but later exchanged it for Gwalior in 1866. The fort is much in ruins and below is the government museum which houses a small collection of 9^th to 12^th century sculptures.

Datia

Situated 26 kms north of Jhansi towards Gwalior is Datia. It has a deserted seven storey palace of Raj Bir Singh Deo. It’s an impressive building, and some of the rooms still contain murals.

HOW TO REACH
By Air
Nearest airport is Gwalior (101 kms).

By Train
Shatabdi express from Delhi (4.5 hrs) & Agra (2.5 hrs).

By Road
101 kms from Gwalior.