Help Preserve Jhansi Fort Jhansi
Your donation helps preserve Jhansi Fort Jhansi through documentation, conservation work, and community engagement. Every contribution counts.
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High-resolution photography and 3D scanning create a permanent digital record. If restoration is ever needed, we have the exact specifications.
Professional conservation work including structural repairs, surface cleaning, and preventive measures to stop further deterioration.
Educational workshops, local awareness campaigns, and sustainable tourism initiatives that benefit surrounding communities.
Cultural Heritage
The architectural evolution of Jhansi Fort profoundly reflects the shifting power dynamics of the Bundelkhand region. While initially conceived by Raja Bir Singh Deo of Orchha in 1613 CE as a Bundela stronghold, its defensive capabilities were significantly augmented during the Maratha period. Under the stewardship of Subedar Naroshankar in 1788 CE, the fort underwent extensive fortification, including the addition of new walls, bastions, and a robust water harvesting system. These enhancements transformed the fort into a formidable bastion, integrating elements of Maratha military engineering with the existing Bundela Rajput style, making it a pivotal strategic asset controlling vital trade routes. The fort's most harrowing historical chapter unfolded during the First War of Indian Independence in 1857-58. It became the epicenter of fierce resistance against the British East India Company, particularly during the brutal siege led by Sir Hugh Rose in March-April 1858. The fort's strategic design, with its multiple gates like the Khanderao Gate and Datia Darwaza, and its formidable artillery, including the famed Kadak Bijli cannon, allowed for a tenacious defense. Rani Lakshmibai's valiant leadership during this siege, culminating in her legendary escape from the fort, etched Jhansi into the annals of Indian heroism, symbolizing an unwavering defiance against colonial subjugation.
Architectural Heritage
Built in the Bundela Rajput architecture style, Indo-Islamic architecture style, Rajput architecture style, Maratha architecture style style, showcasing traditional construction methods and artistic craftsmanship.
Educational Resource
An important learning resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding our architectural heritage.
Local Benefits
Preservation efforts create opportunities for local communities through tourism, traditional skills, and cultural activities.
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- 1Direct impact on Jhansi Fort Jhansi preservation and conservation
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- 3100% transparency with detailed fund utilization reports
- 4Supports documentation, restoration, and community engagement
- 5Helps prevent deterioration of irreplaceable cultural heritage
- 6Enables future generations to experience this architectural marvel