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      • Rani Laxmi Bai became a symbol of resistance against British rule for later nationalists in India. She will always be remembered as a great martyr who laid down her life for the cause of freedom. She is a symbol of courage, heroism and woman power.
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  2. Jun 21, 2018 · Rani Lakshmibai is a legendary figure associated with early resistance against the British rule in India, and played an important role during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. A look at her life, including her childhood, struggle against the British and death! Rani Lakshmibai. History. Fast Facts. Date of Birth: November 19, 1828.

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  3. She was one of the leading figures in the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who became a national hero and symbol of resistance to the British rule in India for Indian nationalists. Born into a Marathi Karhade Brahmin family in Banares, Lakshmibai married the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao, in 1842.

  4. Sep 17, 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.

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  5. Rani Lakshmi Bai was known for her outstanding bravery who was an important name in the Freedom Struggle against the British. This section highlights her major activities carried out against the British Government to fulfil the dream of a Free India. 10 Points about Rani Lakshmi Bai Role in the 1857 Revolt.

  6. Feb 24, 2016 · The rani of Jhansi was one of the leading figures in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and a symbol of resistance against the British. What’s more, she was a total badass.

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  7. 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.

  8. Jun 18, 2023 · As the British laid siege to Jhansi in March 1858, Mukhoty describes how Rani Lakshmibai and her artillery resisted the British canons with “ferocious bravery”, impressing even General Hugh Rose, the commander of the British forces.