Jhansi Fort Stock Image

The Jhansi fort is situated in the outskirts of Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. It was Built in the year 1613 by Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha. The Jhansi Fort gained prominence in the 19th century where it played a major role during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The fort was a residence of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, who fought the British East India Company during the 1857 War of Independence and attained martyrdom.