The Queen of Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai
November 19 is an important day in Indian history. Because this day marks the birthday of Rani Lakshmi Bai Jayanti, the Queen of Jhansi who made India Vasundhara proud. Lakshmibai fought with the British Empire army. at the age of only 29 and reached Veergati on the battlefield. Rani Lakshmi bai’s childhood name was Manikarnika. But they affectionately called him Manu.
LEGACY
- Generations of people have been inspired by the brave queen’s efforts. Several institutions have been named in her honor, including the Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi, the Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, the Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education in Gwalior, and the Jhansi Rani Regiment, a women’s unit of the Indian National Army.
Early days of Rani Lakshmi Bai
In 1842 she married Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, the Maratha ruler of Jhansi. For your information, let us tell you that Rani Lakshmi bai became a symbol of resistance against the British Raj in 1857 during the First Indian War of Independence. Although Rani Laxmi bai was martyred on the battlefield. But she did not allow the British to occupy his kingdom.
Rani Lakshmi bai is said to have been martyred due to a sword attack on the head on the battlefield. But a courageous heroine like her never has been and never will be. Rani Lakshmi bai was born on November 19, 1828. November 19, 1828 in the city of Varanasi. Her studies included horseback riding, shooting and fencing.
Rani Lakshmibai and battle field
Rani Lakshmi bai had fought in the British Army at the age of 23. Rani Lakshmi Bai was a brave warrior and one of the bravest freedom fighters. In 1842 she married Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, the king of the Maratha-ruled Jhansi, and became the Queen of Jhansi. After marriage, they named her Rani Lakshmi bai.
In September 1851, Rani Laxmibai gave birth to a son. But he died when he was four months old. When Raja Gangadhar Rao’s health deteriorated sharply in 1853, he was advised to adopt a foster son, and Raja Gangadhar Rao died on November 21, 1853, having adopted a son. The adopted son’s name was Damodar Rao.
Jhansi became an important center of the fighting of 1857, in which violence erupted. Rani Lakshmi bai began strengthening Jhansi’s defenses and began raising an army of volunteers.
Rani Laksmi Bai and Women Army
Women were recruited into this army and received war training. Even common people cooperated in this struggle. Rani Laxmi Bai, commonly known as “Jhansi ki Rani”, is a symbol of women’s empowerment in India and one of India’s greatest liberation fighters. She will be remembered as a famous person in Indian history.
Rani Lakshmi Bai in brief :
When the Maharaja died, Lord Dalhousie (born 22 April 1812) attempted to invade Jhansi using the Expiry Doctrine because the sovereign lacked a natural heritage. Accordingly, the Rani was awarded an annual pension and ordered to leave Fort Jhansi. Meerut had witnessed the revolt of 1857 and the Rani was responsible for Jhansi as guardian of her young son. British troops led by Sir Hugh Rose arrived there in 1858 to take control of the fort. He threatened to destroy the city if it didn’t submit to him.
Rani Laxmi bai refused and announced: “We are fighting for independence.” In the words of Lord Krishna, if we win, we will reap the fruits of victory, but if we lose and perish in battle, we will surely do so. The Rani bravely led their army of men and women against the British during the fighting for two weeks. Jhansi fought bravely but were defeated. The Rani fled to Kalpi on horseback, carrying her young son on her back.
Rani Lakshmibai and Tatya Tope
Tatya Tope and other rebel fighters helped the Rani take control of Fort Gwalior. Then he went to Morar, Gwalior to fight the British. On June 18, 1858, Rani Laxmi bai died at the age of 23 in the Battle of Gwalior. .When she died she was wearing a soldier’s uniform.
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