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Essay on Rani Lakshmi Bai:-
An unforgettable woman warrior figure in Indian history is our Rani Lakshmi Bai, who was well known as Rani of Jhansi, which means The Queen of Jhansi. She was born in Varanasi (also known as Kashi) and married off to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao, but was soon widowed before they could inherit an heir.
Rani Lakshmi Bai proved her valor and heroism in the 1857 rebellion against the Britishers, and this battle was also declared as the ‘First War of Independence.’ She died a hero and as one of the most contributing personalities at only the age of 29.
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Rani of Jhansi or Rani Lakshmi Bai’s maiden was Manu Bai. Manu Bai or Manikarnika was born to Moropant Tambe and Bhagirathi Tambe on 19th November 1828 at Kashi (Varanasi). At the small age of about 3-4 years, she lost her mother and was thus, brought up by her father alone. After the death of her mother, Manu Bai and her father shifted to Bithoor and started living with Peshwa Baji Rao.
Childhood Days of Rani Laksmi Bai
Since childhood, Manu was inclined towards the use of weapons. She thus learned horse-riding, sword fighting, and martial arts and mastered these. She was a beautiful, intelligent and brave girl. Manu spent her childhood in the company of Nana Sahib, the son of Peshwa Baji Rao II. She had great courage and presence of mind which she proved once while saving Nana Sahib from getting crushed by the horse’s feet.
Marriage with Maharaja of Jhansi
In May 1842, Manu got married to Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, Maharaja of Jhansi, and was now known as Rani Lakshmi Bai. In 1851, she gave birth to Damodar Rao who died when he was just 4 months old. Thus, in 1853, Gangadhar Rao adopted a child and named him after his son, Damodar Rao. But, unfortunately, Gangadhar Rao died soon due to illness and Lord Dalhousie, the then Governor-General of India denied this adoption.