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#JhansiFort is a fortress situated on a large hilltop called Bangira, in Uttar Pradesh. It served as a stronghold of the Chandela Kings in Balwant Nagar from the 11th through the 17th century.
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The construction of the #JhansiFort is ascribed to Bundela Rajput chief and the ruler of the kingdom of Orchha Veer Singh ju Deo Bundela in 1613. The granite walls of the fort are between 16 and 20 feet thick and on the south side the city walls meet.
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The forge-welded iron cannon by name Kadak Bijli, located at
Jhansi Fort measures 5.5 m in length and weighs about
5 tons. The mighty cannon is situated near the main entrance of the #JhansiFort. This massive cannon operated by Ghulam Ghaus Khan was feared by enemies.
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Jhansi Fort measures 5.5 m in length and weighs about
5 tons. The mighty cannon is situated near the main entrance of the #JhansiFort. This massive cannon operated by Ghulam Ghaus Khan was feared by enemies.
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