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24
km from Jhansi, on the route to Khajuraho, Baruasagar is the historic
spot where the battle the between the Peshawa's troops and the Bundelas
was fought in 1744. This is where Joti Bhu, the elder brother of
Maharaja Madhuji Scindia Was killed.
The place is named after the Baruasagar Tal, a large lake formed
about 260 years ago, when an embankment was erected by Raja Udit
Sngh of Orchha. A fin, old fort built eminence, commands an excellent
view of the lake and the surrounding landscape. To the north-east
of the lake are ruins of two old Chandela temples. Built of granite,
the older one is known as Ghughua Math. Nearby is the later Gupta
pleriod temple known as Jarai-ka-Math. It is dedicated to Shiva
and Parvati.
The eastern side of its shikhara is lavishly ornamented with massive
stone sculpture. Parichha: Parichha Dam, built on the River Betwa,
is about 25km from Jhansi on th Jhansi-Kanpur National Highway No.
25. its reservoir- a placid stretch of water that runs to Notghat
bridgem 34km away, is ideal for water sports. The whole area is
for water sports. The whole area is rich in scenic beauty, surrounded
as it is with farmland and unbroken streches of woods. Water sports
are a popular feature during the week-long celebration of the Jhansi
Festival held in February-March every year.
Parichha :
With its large water body parichha with its large water body and
idyllic surroundings holds the promise of an unforgettable holiday,
not only for adventure seekers and anglers but also for picnickers.
Todi-Fatehpur :
The fort covering an area of 5 acres, is built on a hillock and
is surrounded by three massive stone walls. It is divided into 4
main parts-the oldest and the uppermost being Gusain Mahal, the
next being 'Ranwas, the third, Rajgarh Palace, building emblished
with paintings on the walls and celings.
Samthar
:
Samthar lies at distance of 66 km from Jhansi and 13km from Moth.
Formerly called Samshergarh it is no Samshergarh it is now known
as Samthar. It was an independent principality under the great Gujar
warriors of the 17th and 18th centuries. Chandrabhan Bar Gujar and
his grandson Madan Sngh, governors of the state of Datia, are creation
of the independent state of samthar.
Orchha :
18th from Jhansi, Orchha is a city frozen in time. It was founded
in the 16th century by the Bundela chieftain, Rudra Pratap Singh,
who built this new capital on a Large wooded island on the River
Betwa. Today, remains of the fort and palaces speak eloquently od
Orchh's time of glory, of its splendid legacy of art and culture.
Though little more than a village today, stepping back in time,
into Orchha's fortress and palaces is an enjoyable experience.
Places of interest in Orchha include the multi-tiered Jehangir Mahal,
wthin the fort, built in 1606; the Raj Mahal noted for its fine
murals and the Rai Praveen Mahal, a palaces set in has tall spired
temples that are certainly worth a visit. Notable among them are
the Ram Raja Temple, Laxminarain Temple with its Chaturbhuj Temple.
These shrines murals in "Orchha. Across the cenotaphs or memorials
built for the rulers of Orchha.
Shivpuri :
101 km frim Jhansi lies Shivpluri, the summer capital of the Scindia
rulers of Gwalior. It is located on the main Delhi-Bombay highwa,
south of Gwalior. Shivpuri's dense forests were once used by the
Mughal emperors as their hunting grounds and even today, it is famous
for its reserved forests, wild animals and natural surroundings.
Amony the places of interest is the Makhav National Park-a wildife
sanctuary with the Sakhya Sagar Lake within it. The two royal residences-the
Madhv Vilas Palace, the summer residence of theScindias and the
amusing, turreted, stone hunting lodge-the George Castle built by
Jiyji Rao Scindia are worth visiting. The Bhadaiya kund, a pretty
spot noted for its mineral springs is also a popular picnic spot.
Datia :
34km from Jhansi, Datia is a railway station on the Dlhi-Madrasmain
line. An ancient town, it has been metioned in the Mahabharat as
"Daityavakra". The main historical monument here is the
seven-stotied palace of Raja Bir Singh Ju Deo, built atopa hill
with a splendid view over a lake.
A temple with Mughal style frescoes and the Gopeswar Tmple are other
attractions here. It is also a pilgrimage spotfor devotees of Sddhapeeth
Shri Peetambara Devi.
Sonagiri :
45km from Jhansi, this sacred Jain hill lies 3km to the north-west
of Datia. There are some 77 Jain temples, built along the hill and
its slopes which date back to the dedicated to Chatranatha, the
8th of the 24 Trithankaras,is the most beautiful.
24
km from Jhansi, on the route to Khajuraho, Baruasagar is the historic
spot where the battle the between the Peshawa's troops and the Bundelas
was fought in 1744. This is where Joti Bhu, the elder brother of
Maharaja Madhuji Scindia Was killed. 
Samthar
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