JHANSI RANI LAKSHMI BAI (இராணி இலட்சுமிபாய்)

Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai:

Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai was born to a Maharashtrain family at Kashi (now Varansi) in the year 1828. During her childhood, she was called by the name Manikarnika. Affectionately. her family members called her Manu. At a tender age of four, she lost her mother. As a result, the responsibility of raising her fell upon her father. While pursing studies, she also took formal training in martial arts, which included horse riding, shooting and fencing. to know the complete life history of Rani Lakshmi of Jansi, read on

In the Year 1842, she got married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhat Rao Niwalkar. On getting married, She was given the Name Lakshmi Bai. Her wedding ceremony was held at the Ganesh temple, located in the old city of Jhansi. In the year 1851, she gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child did not survive more than four months.

In the year 1853, Gangadhar Rao fell sick and became very weak. So, the couple decided to adopt a child. To ensure that the local British representatives. On 21^st November 1853, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao died.

Invasion :

During that period, Lord Dalhousie was the Governor of British India. The adopted Child was named Damodar Rao. As per the Doctrine of Lapse, Lord Dalhousie decided to seize the state of Jhansi. Rani Lakshmi Bai went to a British lawyer and consulted him. Thereafter, she filed an appeal for the hearing of her case in London. But, her plea was rejected. The British authorities confiscated the state jewels. Also an order was passed asking the Rani to leave Jhansi fort and move to the Rani Mahal in Jhansi.

The Battle for Jhansi :

Jhansi became the focal point of the uprising. Rani of Jhansi began to strengthen her position. By seeking the support of others, she formed a volunteer army. The army not just consisted of the men folk, but the women were also actively involved. Women were also given military training to fight a battle. She assembled 14,000 rebels and organized an army for the defense of the city.

Meanwhile, unrest began to spread throughtout India and in May of 1857, the First War of  Indian Independence erupted in numerous pockets across the northern subcontinent. However, Lakshni bai was no match for the British power. After losing Jhansi, she fought from the fort of Gwalior. However, she could not overpower the British forces. But she fought till her last breath and laid down her life for the sake of freedom.

An Ionic woman:

Her bravery, courage, wisdom, her progressive views on women’s empowerment in 19^th century India, and her sacrifices made her an icon of the Indian Independent Movement. The Rani was memorialized in bronze statues at both Jhansi and Gwalior, both of which portray her on horseback. Her story became a beacon for  the upcoming generations of freedom fighters

Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi will always be remembered for her unbreakable patriotism and astonishing courage.

Death:

On June 18^th 1858, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, one of the most important figures of India’s first war of Independence, died while fighting against the British in Gwalior.

India’s freedom struggle had seen many freedom fighters over the years, but the name of Rani Lakshmibai (also known as Laxmibai)  stands out among them. Lakshmibai, the Rani of the princely state of Jhansi, was a brave and fearless woman who fought courageously against the Bristish and eventually lost her life in battle on June 18^th in Gwalior.