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Lakshmibai Newalkar, the Rani of Jhansi (pronunciation ⓘ; born Manikarnika Tambe; 19 November 1828 — 18 June 1858), was the Maharani consort of the princely state of Jhansi in the Maratha Empire from 1843 to 1853 by marriage to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar.
Jun 13, 2024 · Lakshmi Bai (born c. November 19, 1835, Kashi, India—died June 17, 1858, Kotah-ki-Serai, near Gwalior) was the rani (queen) of Jhansi and a leader of the Indian Mutiny of 1857–58. Brought up in the household of the peshwa (ruler) Baji Rao II, Lakshmi Bai had an unusual upbringing for a Brahman girl.
Jun 21, 2018 · Rani Lakshmibai was a gallant queen of the princely state of Jhansi (presently located in the Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh). A legendary figure associated with early resistance against the British Raj, she played an important role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Jul 5, 2017 · In 1858, Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi, died fighting British colonial rulers near Gwalior in a place known as Kotah-ki-Serai. She was one of the first women freedom fighters of India who revolted against the British in 1857.
Sep 5, 2006 · Lakshmi Bai, also known as Manikarnika, the rani of Jhansi, was known to her enemies as both India's "Jezebel" and its "Joan of Arc." by Pamela D. Toler 9/5/2006. Rani Lakshmi Bai fought against British rule in India and lost, but her fierce fighting earned her the admiration of her English adversaries. (National Archives) Share This Article.
Oct 6, 2020 · Lakshmi Bai, the "rani of Jhansi," fought back against Britain's plan to annex her kingdom in the 1850s and became an icon of freedom in India.
Aug 14, 2019 · When the British tried to take control of the northern Indian town of Jhansi, Queen Laxmibai trained and led her own army, and was killed in battle. Queen Laxmibai, the ruler of Jhansi, in an ...
Lakshmibai (c. 1835–1858) Legendary Indian rani (queen) of the principality of Jhansi, revered for her bravery and astute leadership, who is a symbol of sacrifice in India's fight for freedom against the British. Name variations: Rani of Jhansi; Maharani of Jhansi; Maharanee of Jhansi; Rani Lakshmibai; Lakshmi Bai; Laksmi; Manikarnika.
After her husband’s death, Lakshmi (the Rani) may have resisted taking up arms against the British if it hadn't been for her anger at being disinherited from ruling Jhansi due to the 'Doctrine of Lapse' law instigated by the East India Company.
Aug 17, 2018 · Rani Lakshmibai or Jhansi ki Rani, the queen of Jhansi was one of the leading figures of the Rebellion of 1857. For Indian nationalists, she became an icon for the freedom struggle against the British Raj for Indian.
