Remembering Rani Lakshmi Bai, The Queen Of Jhansi, On Her 189th Death Anniversary

Being the first of women martyrs, a braveheart from adolescence and the greatest Indian queen warrior, Rani Laxmi Bai was one of the most outrageous and prominent freedom fighters during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. She became a national symbol of resistance for the British East India Company ruling on India at that time.

Signifying as a royal yet powerful ruler and fighter, Rani Laxmi Bai deserves all the recognition she gets. Remembering her on the 189th death anniversary, we take a glance at her history.

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Things you should know about the woman who was much ahead of her time:

#1. She was affectionately called as Manu (real name Manikarnika) by everyone.

#2. She became the ruler of Jhansi at the young age of 18.

#3. Laxmibai was raised in a manner which was associated with raising sons at that time.

#4. She was also accustomed to riding horses (rather than palanquins) and had three of them too.

#5. She was very different from the other girls of her age and was more independent.

#6. Being trained at home, her learnings included fencing, horsemanship, and shooting.

#7. The mighty ruler of Jhansi got married to the then King of Jhansi at a very young age where she got the name Laxmibai.

#8. She was renamed in honor of goddess Lakshmi.

#9. She waged an extremely intricate fight against the British force in Jhansi.

#10. The British Army officer opposite her described Laxmibai as beautiful and clever.

#11. She protected Jhansi from being invaded by the other neighboring armies.

#12. She used to inspect the defense services in Jhansi herself.

#13. Her reign enabled the other women to pick up ammunitions and contribute towards saving Jhansi from British attacks.

#14. She fought a fierce war against the Britisher's attack in Jhansi with two swords in both her hands and her son Damodar tied to the back.

#15. Laxmibai died at the age of 22 during the battle of Gwalior.

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Because of her courage, bravery, wisdom along with the progressive views, she still appears to be an example for women to look up to. At a time when misogynistic & patriarchal views are gaining attention, Rani Laxmi Bai still holds her place in our hearts.

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