Khidkiyan of Jhansi Fort

Khidkiyan of Jhansi Fort 

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 fort extends to a sprawling expansion of 15 acres (61,000 m²) and this colossal structure measures about 312m in length and 225m in width. On the whole, there are twenty-two supports with a mammoth strengthening wall cosseted by a moat on both sides. The shattered upholder on the eastern side was rebuild by the British, who also supplemented a floor to Panch Mahal. Every year in the month of Jan-feb a grand occasion is held known as Jhansi Mahotsav many eminent personalities and artist perform their play .The fort proper has occupied an area of 15 acres and measures 312m in length and 225m in width. Altogether, there are twenty-two bastions with a huge fortification wall protected by a moat on two sides. A bastion on the eastern side was destroyed, which was reconstructed by the British, who also added a floor to Panch Mahal.

 There are also four khirkis (entrances) made in the walls-Ganpatgir-ki-Khirki, Alighol-ki-Khirki, Sujan khan- ki-Khirki and Sagar Khirki. The main structures within the fort are Baradari, Ganesh mandir, Shahar Darwaza, Bhawani shnakr, Kadak bijali, Grave of Gulam Gaus Khan, Panch Mahal, Siva temple, Execution tower, Kal kothari, etc. Although, when I discussed with the local people , i came to know about two more khidki , Bahiron Khidki and Billaiya khidki.

Ganpat khidki

AliGol ki khidki

Suje Khan khidki

Sagar Khidki

Bhairon Khidki

Billayia khidki

I was shocked to see the state of these historical places. I tried to find out the reason behind the names given to these places but failed to get any information.