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    Rani Lakshmibai was a 19th century queen of Jhansi who led the Indian rebellion against the British rule. She was born in Varanasi and married to the king of Jhansi at a young age. After her husband's death, the British annexed Jhansi but Lakshmibai refused to leave. When the 1857 rebellion started, she gathered troops and defended Jhansi from the British forces. Although outnumbered, she continued fighting bravely until she died in battle at Gwalior on June 18, 1858. Lakshmibai is remembered as one of the leading figures of the First War of Indian Independence.

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    Rani Lakshmibai was a 19th century queen of Jhansi who led the Indian rebellion against the British rule. She was born in Varanasi and married to the king of Jhansi at a young age. After her husband's death, the British annexed Jhansi but Lakshmibai refused to leave. When the 1857 rebellion started, she gathered troops and defended Jhansi from the British forces. Although outnumbered, she continued fighting bravely until she died in battle at Gwalior on June 18, 1858. Lakshmibai is remembered as one of the leading figures of the First War of Indian Independence.

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    Rani Lakshmibai was a 19th century queen of Jhansi who led the Indian rebellion against the British rule. She was born in Varanasi and married to the king of Jhansi at a young age. After her husband's death, the British annexed Jhansi but Lakshmibai refused to leave. When the 1857 rebellion started, she gathered troops and defended Jhansi from the British forces. Although outnumbered, she continued fighting bravely until she died in battle at Gwalior on June 18, 1858. Lakshmibai is remembered as one of the leading figures of the First War of Indian Independence.

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    Rani Lakshmibai (1835–1858)

    Rani Lakshmibai was one of the greatest warriors of the freedom struggle of
    India. She was the embodiment of bravery, patriotism, self-respect, heroism,
    perseverance, and resistance to British rule. 

    She made the most notable contribution to the freedom struggle of the
    country by fighting till her last breath for the welfare of women in the country
    and the cause of India’s independence. 

    Life of Rani Lakshmi Bai

    Lakshmibai was born on November 19, 1835, at Varanasi. She was born to
    Monopant Tambe and Bhagirathi bai Tambe. The family belonged to
    Maharashtra and was a wealthy high class Brahmin family. She was originally
    named Manikarnika and was later nicknamed Manu. 

    Her mother passed away when she was 4 years old. Her father was employed
    under court of Peshwa Baji Rao of Bithoor district. She was brought up by the
    Peshwa like his own daughter.

    Lakshmibai was given education at her home. Unlike the other girls
    Lakshmibai was independent. She learnt archery, horsemanship, and self-
    defence. Her mentor was Tatya Tope.

    She was married to the Maharaja of Jhansi Raja Gangadhar Rao in 1842. She
    came to be known as Lakshmibai after her marriage. She gave birth to a son
    who died at the age of 4 months. Later they adopted Damodar Rao. The raja
    unable to bear the grief of the son died in 1853. 
    The maharaja died when she was only 18 years old. Despite her tragedies she
    took over all her responsibilities. After the death of her husband Lord
    Dalhousie planned to annex Jhansi as according to them Jhansi did not have
    a legal heir, Damodar being the adopted son of the Rani. The British offered
    the Rani a pension of 60,000 and asked her to leave the fort which the latter
    would never oblige to.

    Laksmi Bai and Indian Freedom Movement


    Lakshmi Bai had a firm resolution not to give Jhansi to the East India
    Company. The Indian rebellion started at Meerut on May10, 1857. The news of
    the bullet casings coated with pork and beef spread throughout India. During
    this time Lakshmibai was ruling Jhansi and began leading her troops to
    subdue the battle initiated by other princes.

    She assured her subjects that there was no threat to the city from outside
    forces. Lakshmibai called for an armed force. She was supported in this by
    Gulam Gaus Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, and Kashi Bai among others. 

    She was determined not to surrender in the hands of the British. She fought
    with the British forces when on March 23, 1858, the Sir Hugh Rose besieged
    Jhansi. An army of more than 20,000 headed by Tatya Tope was sent to
    relieve Jhansi but they failed when they fought with the British.

    Hugh Rose and an Indian general betrayed Rani Lakshmibai. Three days later
    the city was captured by the besiegers. Lakshmibai escaped under the cover
    of darkness with her son. With Damodar Rao she decamped to Kalpi with her
    troops. 

    There she joined the additional rebel forces including Tatya Tope. They then
    moved to Gwalior where she grouped rebel forces and they defeated the
    maharaja of Gwalior.  On the second day of fighting on June 18, 1858 she was
    seriously wounded  and died. However British were unable to find the body of
    Lakshmi bai. It is believed that a quick and secret funeral was conducted.
    Portrayals of Rani Lakshmi Bai in Literature & Films
    Several works have been done on the life of this great warrior of India. Notable
    among them are “La Femme sacree” in French by Michel de Grece is a novel
    based on the life of the Rani of Jhansi, “Rani” is a novel on Lakshmibai written
    by Jaisree Misra. 
    The “Night runners of Bengal” was written by John Masters. “Mannu” and
    “Queen of Glory” by Christopher Nicole are based on the life of Lakshmibai.
    “The Tiger and the Flame”, and “Jhansi ki Rani” have been filmed on the life of
    Lakshmibai. A TV serial “Jhansi ki Rani” was also aired on Zee TV.

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