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On the 190th birth anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai, the queen of Jhansi, let us remember and honour one of the bravest Indian women. ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’ is an epitome of bravery and courage. Born to a Maratha family, all the books and history lessons have taught us she is remembered for being ferocious and brave in every sense since childhood. Who was Queen of Jhansi? Jhansi ki Rani 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. November 19, the birth anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai, is celebrated as Martyr's Day in Jhansi to honour the lives lost in the Rebellion of 1857. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi was born under a different name -- Manikarnika Tambe. Interestingly, the Queen of Jhansi was not in fact born in Jhansi; she took birth in Kashi (now Varanasi). She lost her mother at the age of four and was raised in an unconventional way by her father who worked as an advisor in the court of Peshwa. Brought up in an environment that was more independent compared to others, she was educated in shooting, horsemanship, and fencing. She was called 'chabbili' by the Peshwa, which means 'playful'. The Peshwa brought her up like his own daughter. She was nicknamed Manu and was rechristened as Lakshmibai in honour of Goddess Lakshmi on her wedding day in 1834. Rani Laxmibai married her husband, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar of Jhansi, at just 14. In 1851, she gave birth to...

In the almost 150 years since she belatedly committed herself to the revolt known as the The future rani was born to a high-caste prominent Brahmin family in Benares (now Varanisi) in northern India on November 19, 1827. Formally named Manikarnika, she was called “Manu” by her parents. Her mother, Bhagirathi, died when she was 4. Under the care of her father, Moropant Tambe, her education included horsemanship, fencing and shooting. In 1842 she became the second wife of Gangadhar Rao Niwalkar, the childless raja of Jhansi, a principality in Bundelkhand. Painted portrait of Lakshmi Bai in cavalry uniform. (The British Library) Renamed Lakshmi Bai, the young rani bore one son in 1851, but he died four months later. In 1853, following a serious illness, Gangadhar Rao adopted a distant cousin named Damodar Rao as his son—similarly, Gangadhar and the brother who had preceded him on the throne were adopted heirs. The adoption papers and a will naming the 5-year-old boy as Rao’s heir and the rani as regent were presented to a Major Ellis, who was serving as an assistant political agent at Jhansi on November 20, 1853. Gangadhar Rao died the following day. Ellis forwarded the information to his superior, Major John Malcolm, a Scottish soldier and the East India company representative in charge of the region, then controlled by Britain’s East India Company. Ellis was sympathetic to the rani’s claims, and even Malcolm, who did not support her regency, described the young widow in a l...

Table of Contents • • • • • • What was the role of Rani Laxmi Bai in the revolt of 1857? Shortly after the beginning of the mutiny in 1857, which broke out in Meerut, Lakshmi Bai was proclaimed the regent of Jhansi, and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir. Joining the uprising against the British, she rapidly organized her troops and assumed charge of the rebels in the Bundelkhand region. What did Rani of Jhansi do? She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became a symbol of resistance to the British Raj for Indian nationalists. She died from wounds received in a battle on 17 June 1858….Rani of Jhansi. Lakshmibai Father Moropant Tambe Mother Bhagirathi Sapre When did Rani Lakshmi Bai started fighting for Jhansi? Rani Lakshmibai, popularly known as Rani of Jhansi, was born into a Maratha brahmin family on 19 November, 1828 in Varanasi. She was named Manikarnika. Among the many freedom fighters, Lakshmibai was one of the leading figures of the rebellion which started on 10 May, 1857. What was the main grievance of Rani Lakshmi Bai against British? After Jhansi “lapsed” to the British in 1854, the Rani repeatedly petitioned the British for her adopted son’s rightful inheritance. Which policy was used by Lord Dalhousie against Rani Lakshmi Bai Why did Rani Lakshmibai become bitter enemy of the British? Answer: The ruling class had disliked by Lord Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse policy because it restricted the rulers’ rights of adoption. Because ...

Rani Lakshmi Bai ShewasmarriedtotheMaharajaof Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao, but was awidow with no heir.Following established Hindu tradition,shortlybefore hisdeath,theMaharajaadopted asonas his heir. Lord Dalhousie, the BritishGovernorofIndiarefused toaccept anadopted heir andplacedJhansi inlinewith the doctrine ofalienation.An agent of the East India Company wasassigned to asmall kingdom to look after administrative matters. Life of Lakshmi Bai Organizationand Governance In 1842, she married Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, Maharaja of Jhansi, and namedher “Lakshmibai”.In1851they were blessed with ason,Damodar Rao, but he diedat the age offourmonths. Laterthey adopted Anand Rao,nephewof Raja GangadharRao,and renamed him Damodar Rao. After theRaja’sdeath in November 1853, the British East India Company,led byGovernor-General Lord Dalhousie,imposedthe“doctrineofexclusion”.As Damodar Rao was an adopted son, he wasdeniedthe throne of Jhansi and the British companyfraudulentlyannexed the state of Jhansi to itsterritory. InMarch 1854,hewas ordered to leave the JhansiFortwithapension of sixty thousand rupeesper annumandmovedto the Rani Mahal in Jhansi. ButShe continued to protectthe throne of Jhansi forhisadoptedson. Hewas determined not toabandon hisempire of Jhansi and strengthened its defenses.He raiseda volunteer army where women alsoreceivedmilitary training.His army wasjoined byheroes likeGulam Gaus Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, Lala Bhau Bakshi, Moti Bai, Sunder-Mundar, Kashi Bai, ...

The Queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai, fought against the British colonial rule. Born in 1828, Rani Lakshmibai’s name was Manikarnika Tambe. She received training in shooting, horsemanship and fencing at the court of the Peshwa, where her father Moropant Tambe was based. When Manikarnika got married to the King of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, in 1842, she was named Rani Lakshmibai. After the death of her husband in 1853, she led a battle against the British army in 1857 and ultimately died in 1858 due to the injuries sustained in the battle. Rani Lakshmibai Manikarnika: Kangana Ranaut begins learning swordfighting for Queen of Jhansi role Rani Lakshmibai Death Anniversary: History, significance of queen who fought for India's freedom struggle Let us take a look at "I shall not surrender my Jhansi" "If defeated and filled on the field of battle, we shall surely earn eternal glory and salvation" "We fight for independence. In the words of Lord Krishna we will, if we are victorious, enjoy the fruits of victory" Jhansi Wali Rani Written by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, Here is Sinhasan hil uthey raajvanshon ne bhrukuti tani thi, Budhey Bharat mein aayee phir se nayi jawani thi, Gumi huee azadi ki keemat sabney pehchani thi, Door firangi ko karne ki sab ne mann mein thani thi. Chamak uthi san sattavan mein, yeh talwar purani thi, Bundeley Harbolon ke munh hamney suni kahani thi, Khoob ladi mardani woh to Jhansi wali Rani thi. (The throne shook, and the tension erupted among the Ra...

In a world filled with male rulers, characters, and other figures it is a very unique and distinctive thing to read about a woman who single-handedly and bravely fought for her kingdom, self-respect, husband and the People of her kingdom. She was born into a Marathi Brahmin family and her nickname was Manu. Her parents came from Maharashtra and had their linkage with Nana Sahib and it is said that they both were cousins. Her father Moro Pant Tambe vault in the court of Bithoor district for the Peshwa of Bithoor. Peshwa was an honest man and he brought up Manikarnika like his own daughter, given her gleeful, jovial, playful and notorious personality the Peshwa called her Chabeli, which means playful in English. Just like others she was educated at home, during that time education was scarce and schools only allowed male participants so it became very hard for a girl child to obtain education in any manner but given Lakshmibai's background and the acceptance level of her parents, they were very supportive of her education. Manu was more independent in her childhood than any other child of that age, it is fascinating to know that her studies included activities such as shooting, horsemanship, fencing and Mala Khamba and she practised it with childhood friends Nana Sahib and Tantia Tope. Manikarnika had a very bold upbringing because her mother died when she was of four years and her father was left with a fierce child-like Manikarnika. Manikarnika's own life has been very dis...

‘Khoob ladi mardaani wo to Jhansi waali Rani thi’ If we are independent today, we owe it to our freedom fighters. Over the years, several battles have taken place, led by many heroes which has changed the shape of India’s history. One such hero was Rani of Jhansi, ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’ who is an epitome of bravery and courage. She was born to a Maratha family and since childhood she was ferocious and brave in every sense. Born on 19th November, 1828 in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh as ‘Manikarnika’ , Rani Lakshmi Bai would not only practiced self defense, archery, horse riding, but also formed an army of women in the Peshwa court of Bithoor. At the age of 7, she got married to Gangadhar Rao, King of Jhansi. The marriage was short lived and after the demise of Gangadhar Rao, Rani was coronated as the queen of Jhansi. The Britishers eyed the kingdom and tried to take advantage of Rani’s lack of experience. They considered Rani to be helpless but she was determined and denied them control of her kingdom. As there was no biological male heir, the state was annexed to the British Raj by the Governor-General of India under doctrine of lapse. Rani protested against it and adopted a son. She further formed an army of her own which also included women. Britishers left no stone unturned to dethrone the Queen. They entered Jhansi and looted common people and killed many women and children. Lakshmi Bai decided to fought against the army instead of surrendering to the Britishers. Along with her...