Jhansi is a historic city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It lies in the region of Bundelkhand on the banks of the Pahuj River, in the extreme south of Uttar Pradesh. Jhansi is the administrative headquarters of Jhansi district and Jhansi division. Jhansi Fort was built by King Bir Singh Judeo of Orchha in the 17th Century, on top of a hill as an army stronghold. This fort played a very important role in the revolution of 1857 and has been a witness to the fiery battle led by Rani Laxmi Bai. There are temples of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha within the fort.