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Forts
| Samthar Fort
: Lies at a distance of 66 km from Jhansi. Formerly called Samshergarh and
it is now Samthar. |
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Jhansi Fort
: The Jhansi Fort located upon a rocky hill was built originally by Raja
Bir Singh Ju Deo in 1613. Today, it houses a collection of sculpture and
provides an excellent insight into the eventful history of Bundelkhand.
Baruasagar
Fort : 24 km from Jhansi, on the route to Khajuraho, Baruasagar is the
historic spot where the battle between the Peshwa's troops and the
Bundela's was fought in 1744. This fort is picturesquely situated on an
eminence, commands an excellent view of the lake and the surrounding
landscape.
Todi Fatehpur
: The fort covering an area of 5 acres, is built on a hillock and is
surrounded by three massive stone walls.
Agra Fort
: Akbar's generous patronage of art is reflected in Agra Fort,
commissioned in 1565. The splendid fort has a seamless blend of Mughal and
Indian architectural traditions. With its solid, buttressed 2 ft high
walls, the fort is accessible through imposing Amar Darwaza, a tall red
sandstone gateway.
Ramnagar Fort
: 14
km from Varanasi.
The fort at Ramnagar houses a museum displaying the Royal
collection which includes vintage cars, Royal palkies, an armory of swords
and old guns, ivory work and antique clocks.
The Durga Temple and Chhinnamastika Temple are also located at
Ramnagar.
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