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  1. 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.

  2. Jun 21, 2018 · Learn about the legendary queen of Jhansi who fought against the British in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Discover her early life, education, marriage, annexation, resistance and tragic end in this comprehensive biography.

  3. 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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  4. Rani Laxmibai also called the Rani of Jhansi was a pivotal figure in the Indian Revolt of 1857. She is also regarded as one of the greatest freedom fighters in India. Rani Lakshmibai was born on 19 November 1828 in the town of Varanasi. She was named Manikarnika Tambe and was nicknamed Manu.

  5. Rani Lakshmibai was an Indian queen and warrior who led the resistance against British rule in 1857. She was the Rani of Jhansi, a Maratha princess, and a symbol of Indian nationalism.

  6. Aug 14, 2019 · Overlooked No More: Rani of Jhansi, India’s Warrior Queen Who Fought the British. When the British tried to take control of the northern Indian town of Jhansi, Queen Laxmibai trained and led her...

  7. Oct 6, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of Lakshmi Bai, the rani of Jhansi, who led a rebellion against British colonial rule in the 1850s. Discover how she became an icon of freedom and a symbol of Indian identity.

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