Quick Info
| Profession | Queen |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/11/1828 |
| Age | 29 years (died on 18, Jun, 1858) |
| Birthplace | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 18/06/1858 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Manikarnika Tambe |
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| Nickname(s) | Manu Bai, 'Joan of Arc' of the Indian Independence Struggle |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Marathi Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Horse Riding, Fencing & Shooting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed (at The time of death) |
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| Marriage Date | 19/05/1842 |
Family
| Father | Moropant Tambe |
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| Mother | Bhagirathi Sapre |
| Spouse | Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar |
| Children | Damodar Rao (adopted child) |
Career
| Queen consort of the princely state of Jhansi from 1843 to 1853 | |
| Led the defense of Jhansi during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 | |
| Assumed leadership after the outbreak of the conflict and fought several battles against the British | |
| Joined rebel forces at Kalpi and Gwalior, continuing the fight until her death |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rani Lakshmibai was born in Kashi (now Varanasi) into a Marathi Brahmin family. | |
| 2. She grew up with Nana Sahib and Tantia Tope, who later supported her during the revolt of 1857. | |
| 3. In 1851, she had a son named Damodar Rao, who sadly passed away after four months. | |
| 4. Following her husband's death, she courageously battled against the British and led a rebellion. | |
| 5. She fearlessly fought the British forces with her son secured on her back. | |
| 6. After her husband's death in 1853, the British annexed Jhansi under the Doctrine of Lapse, despite her adoption of Damodar Rao. | |
| 7. She was granted a lifetime pension but refused to cede Jhansi, famously declaring 'Meri Jhansi nahin dungi'. |