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Bravery
She was not afraid, even against a big army.
Rani Lakshmibai was the queen of Jhansi. When the British tried to take her kingdom, she said no. She rode into battle on her horse with a sword in her hand. She is one of India's bravest women.
✨ Rani Lakshmibai in 1 minute
- As a girl, her name was Manikarnika, or Manu.
- She learned horse riding and sword fighting as a child.
- She fought the British in 1857 and 1858.
- She died fighting near Gwalior on 18 June 1858.
🤯 Unknown facts about Rani Lakshmibai
- She grew up in the court of the Peshwa at Bithoor, playing with Nana Sahib.
- Her son Damodar Rao survived the war and later lived quietly in Indore.
- A British general who fought her called her the most dangerous of all the rebel leaders.
- Netaji named a women's regiment of his army after her.
She was a young widow and a mother when she rode into war. She fought for her people's right to rule their own land.
Think about it📜 Rani Lakshmibai timeline: life story year by year
- 1828
Born in Kashi. Some books say 1835. Her family called her Manu.
- 1842
Married Raja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi and became Rani Lakshmibai.
- 1853
The Raja died. The British refused to accept her adopted son, Damodar Rao, as the next king.
- 1854
The British took over Jhansi. The Rani did not accept it.
- 1857
The first big war for India's freedom began. The Rani took charge of Jhansi.
- 1858
Fought bravely at Jhansi and then Gwalior. She died in battle on 18 June.
🌙 A Rani Lakshmibai story to tell your child
Little Manu did not play only with dolls. She played with swords and rode horses with the boys.
Years later, the British army came to Jhansi. The Rani tied her son Damodar on her back.
She held the reins of her horse in her teeth, as stories say, and fought with a sword in each hand.
Even her enemies said she was the bravest of all.
🌱 What Rani Lakshmibai teaches our children
Self-respect
She would not give up what was right.
Girls are strong
She showed that girls can lead and fight.
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