ancient ruins
Orchha
A medieval Bundela Rajput town frozen in time with grand palaces, cenotaphs along the Betwa River, and temples amid a tranquil countryside.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Uttar Pradesh, India · Asia
Jhānsi is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Orchha, 13km from Orchha.
Jhānsi is a city located in Uttar Pradesh, India. With a population of 412,927, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Jhānsi sits in India, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kolkata time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Jhānsi to your route.
Jhansi was an independent princely state ruled by the Maratha Newalkar dynasty under suzerainty of British India from 1804 till 1853, when the British authorities took over the state under the terms of the Doctrine of Lapse, and renamed it the Jhansi State. Before the takeover, it was under the Peshwas from 1728 toRead more
1804. The fortified town of Jhansi served as its capital.
Historically, the principality of Jhansi in Bundelkhand had been held by a tributary chief of the Peshwa, who ceded his rights in the Jhansi Province to the British after the defeat of the Maratha Empire. Lord Hastings rewarded the chief with hereditary rule over the province.
The State of Jhansi was, however, reclaimed and ruled by Rani Laxmi Bai (also known as Manikarnika), one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, from August 1857 to June 1858. The state flag was a saffron banner associated with Hinduism.
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Jhānsi is located in Uttar Pradesh, India, Asia. The coordinates are 25.4589 latitude, 78.5799 longitude.
Jhānsi has a population of approximately 412,927 people, making it a city in India.
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ancient ruins
A medieval Bundela Rajput town frozen in time with grand palaces, cenotaphs along the Betwa River, and temples amid a tranquil countryside.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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