Jhansi is a historical place of India, known by the name of the ‘Fiery Queen, Maharani Lakshmi Bai ‘ ‘The Jhansi ki Rani’ who played a pivotal role in ‘The First War of Independence in 1857’. It is known as the Gateway to Bundelkhand. The city is having a number of majestic historical sites, religious centres, monuments, water bodies and sanctuaries. The places of tourist attraction in and around Jhansi are: Jhansi Fort, Rani Mahal, Laxmi Tal, Laxmi Mandir, Rani Laxmi Bai Museum and St. Judes Church. Other nearby places of tourist attraction are Datia, Sonagir, Orcha, Shivpuri, Khajuraho, Gwalior and Agra.