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See the escape route that Rani Jhansi took on her horse, from the top of the fort, to the lone two room building outside. What a lovely flight around what might perhaps be India's most beautiful fort atop a small hill and overlooking a blue lake, with a small village, agricultural fields and big sky country on all side. Truly old world India unspoiled by the trappings of the new India, and urban-ness. It is a large lake created about 260 years ago by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha, who built the embankment. According to reports in media, the dam is claimed to be built around 1694 A.D. The beautiful temple Jarai-ka-Math, and the historic forts of Bundelkhand are nearby attractions. The fabulous Barua Sagar fort is situated on the banks of Baruasagar lake. The fort was built by Udit Singh a king
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