Samthar Fort of Jhansi — Attraction in Uttar Pradesh

The founder was Ranjith Singh who in 1760, profiting from the troubled times of the Maratha invasion, proclaimed his state independent and was acknowledged as a Raja by the Marathas. In 1817 Samthar was recognized as a state by the British. The ruling family belongs to gujars[1] caste .They received a sanad of adoption in 1862. In 1884 the state had to cede some territories for the construction of the railways.[2]

Rulers Edit The rulers of Samthar State had the right to an 11 gun salute.[3] They bore the title 'Maharaja' after 1877, when Chhatar Singh distinguished himself as an able administrator.[4]

Rajas Edit 1817 - 1827 Ranjit Singh II (d. 1827) 1827 - 1864 Hindupat Singh (b. 1823 - d. 1890) 1858 - 3 Feb 1865 Rani .... (f) -Regent 3 Feb 1865 - 1877 Chhatar Singh (b. 1843 - d. 1896) Maharajas Edit 1877 - 16 Jun 1896 Chhatar Singh (s.a.) 17 Jun 1896 - 9 Oct 1935 Bir Singh (b. 1864 - d. 1936) (from 3 Jun 1915, Sir Bir Singh) 9 Oct 1935 – 15 Aug 1947 Radha Charan Singh (b....

Once the seat of a powerful princely state, Samthar – 60 km north of Jhansi – is best known for its magnificent fort, a spectacular amalgamation of Bundelkhandi and French architecture.

The origins of the fortification here can be traced to the 16th century, when Samsher Khan, a Subedar or Governor of Mughal Emperor Babur (r. 1526 – 1530 CE), was stationed at nearby Erach (23 km away). He is said to have built a small fort or garhi and named it ‘Shamshergarh’, after himself. The fort was used as a small check-post of the Mughals and later became part of the Bundela...

This is an amazing fort of Kshatriya Hindu Dynasty belonging to Khatana Clan of the great Gurjars, initially it was under Jhansi State but in the year 1817 it was considered as independent Samthar State, then the King of Samthar helped to Rani Laxmi Bai providing his horses and soldier during the First war of Independence in 1857 resultant Rani Laxmi Bai annexed the Fort of Gwalior but Jiwaji Rao sindhiya Break the trust as a traitor and he fought under the British regime finally Rani had to quit the Gwalior with the Brave Gurjar...