Question

what was the contribution of rani of Jhansi in the war of 1857?
As per Frank class 10 icse history​

Answer 1

- 10 Points about Rani Lakhmi Bai Role in the 1857 Revolt

• Lord Dalhousie sought to annex Jhansi when the Maharaja died applying the Doctrine of a lapse since the king did not have any natural heir.
• As per this, the Rani was granted an annual pension and asked to leave the fort of Jhansi.
• The Revolt of 1857 had broken out in Meerut and the Rani was ruling over Jhansi as regent for her minor son.
• British forces under the command of Sir Hugh Rose arrived at Jhansi fort with the intention of capturing it in 1858. He demanded that the city surrender to him or else it would be destroyed.
• Rani Laxmibai refused and proclaimed, “We fight for independence. In the words of Lord Krishna, we will if we are victorious, enjoy the fruits of victory, if defeated and killed on the field of battle, we shall surely earn eternal glory and salvation.”
• For two weeks the battle went on where the Rani led her army of men and women valiantly against the British. Despite courageous fighting, Jhansi lost the battle.
• The Rani, tying her infant son on her back, escaped to Kalpi on horseback.
• Along with Tatya Tope and other rebel soldiers, the Rani captured the fort of Gwalior.
• Afterwards, she proceeded to Morar, Gwalior to fight the British.
• Rani Laxmibai died while fighting in Gwalior on 18th June 1858, aged 29. She was dressed as a soldier when she died.