April 1858, Whitluck arrived in Banda and fought against the Maratha army of Banda, supported by Tatya on south and Kalinjar Bhatts from east. About 3000 revolutionaries were killed in the fort during this war. Nuts (people who perform acrobatic feats) from Sarbai sacrificed their lives in this war. Their graves are found inside the fort. The Nawab was dismissed from his possessions in Banda, imprisoned and sent to Indore jail. All his Banda dominions were passed to RaiBahadur Manvendrasingh Awasthi, an important minister of Kalinjar bhattshahi. Gudha ke Hanuman Ji This temple is situated in Gudha kalan and is about 40 km from Banda. Jain Mandir A historical temple in Banda city. It is located near Chhoti Bazar. Jama-Masjid One of the oldest mosques in the city. Kalinjar Fort The most famous place to visit from the city is the ancient Kalinjar Fort which is located south of Banda and is mentioned in the Mahabharata. Angleshwari Devi There is also a temple on the top of a hill called Khatri Pahar at Shydha, which is located approximately 24 km from the city. The temple is dedicated to goddess Angleshwari (Vindhyavasini). Maheshwari Devi Temple This temple is situated at the middle place of the Banda city. There are many murtis of Devis and Devatas in the temple. Nawab Tank Nawab tank, which was built to fulfill the water needs in Banda, is situated about 3 km south of Banda. This tank was built by the Nawab of Banda, and therefore it is known as the Nawab Tank. Sankat Mochan Mandir This temple is situated in Kachehari Road. St. George's Church (Yellow Church) St. George's Church aka Yellow Church, established in 1835 AD, is the most famous and oldest church of Banda. Some records have been found that proved that Christianity was in Banda before 1809 AD. Yellow Church was built by Church of England, India for regular prayers of Anglo-Catholic Englishmen and their families living in Banda during British period. Earlier, the Church was under the Church of North India, Calcutta Diocese, but after 1893 a new Diocese of Lucknow was carved out from the Calcutta diocese. The Church is dedicated to the British patron saint George the Martyr. The Church has many historic memorials of British officers in Banda. There is a grave of British officers inside the church. Outside the Church, there are three graves of British officers