Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi Jhansi ki Rani Lakshmi bai was a True Patriot and one of the leading warriors of India’s first war of Independence 1857. Jhansi ki Rani Laxmi bai was a symbol of Courage , bravery, patriotism, respect of girl child, perseverance and resistance to British rule. Jhani ki Rani Laxmi Bai fought till her last breath for the welfare of Indian women and for the noble cause of India's independence. Jhansi ki Rani Laxmi bai, popularly known as ‘Rani Lakshmi Bai’, was born on 19 November, 1835 at Poona in a wealthy Brahmin family. She got married to Raja Gangadhar Rao, the maharaja of Jhansi, in 1842. In 1851, Laxmi Bai gave birth to a child who unfortunately died just four months after his birth. Being highly affected by this tragic incident Raja adopted Damodar Rao as his son. Even after that he was unable to come out of the tragedy of losing his son and ultimately died on November 21, 1853. Rani laxmi Bai had faced great tragedies in life; she lost her mother at a very young age and then her husband at the age of eighteen. But, no tragedy was able to break her apart and courageously Rani Laxmi Bai took over all her responsibilities. Rani Laxmi Bai Original Photograph [youtube]6CX8W7tSSEY[/youtube] After the death of King of Jhansi, Lord Dalhousie, the Governor General of India, planned to annex Jhansi on the ground that it did not have any legal heir. Britishers refuzed to accept Damodar rao as the legal heir of Jhansi and in 1854, Rani Laxmi Bai was ordered to leave the fort after giving a pension of 60,000. Being a patriotic Indian woman, Jhansi ki Rani Laxmi Bai was not willing to give the dominion of Jhansi to Britishers and called for an armed force. Laxmi Bai successfully assembled an army of rebellions including women and was supported by many Brave Indian freedom fighters like Gulam Gauz Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, Sunder-Mundar, Kashi Bai, Lala Bhau Bakshi, Moti Bai, Deewan Raghunath singh and Deewan Jawahar Singh. In March 1858, Britishers attack on Jhansi forced Rani Lakshmi Bai’s army to fight back for the city Defense. The war continued for two weeks but unfortunately Britishers were successful in extending their empire. Under the cover of darkness Rani along with her son and army of rebellions rode to Gwalior where again a battle was fought. The 2nd of the war in Gwalior unfortunately turned to be the last day of Rani Laxmi Bai’s life. Bravely fighting for India’ freedom, Laxmi Bai Martyred on 18 June1858. Shaheed Rani Lakshmi Bai became a national heroine and was seen as the epitome of female bravery in India. When Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army created its first female unit, it was named after her. POEM ON RANI LAXMI BAI Indian poetess Subhadra Kumari Chauhan (1904–1948) wrote a poem titled Jhansi Ki Rani in the Veer Ras style about her, which is still recited by children in schools of contemporary India. Khoob Ladi Mardani Jhansi wali Rani - Original Hindi text: सिंहासन हिल उठे राजवंशों ने भृकुटी तानी थी, बूढ़े भारत में आई फिर से नयी जवानी थी, गुमी हुई आज़ादी की कीमत सबने पहचानी थी, दूर फिरंगी को करने की सबने मन में ठानी थी। चमक उठी सन सत्तावन में, वह तलवार पुरानी थी, बुंदेले हरबोलों के मुँह हमने सुनी कहानी थी, खूब लड़ी मर्दानी वह तो झाँसी वाली रानी थी।। English translation : The thrones shook and royalties scowled Old India was re-invigorated with new youth People realised the value of lost freedom Everybody was determined to throw the foreigners out The old sword glistened again in 1857 This story we heard from the mouths of Bundel bards Like a man she fought, she was the Queen of Jhansi
Rani laxmi bai of Jhansi is an idol to most of the women. I think women in the present day should develop such attitude of self dependence and will do achieve great heights. Indian women need to develop a sense of self reliability because it is the only way to move away from the atrocities they face in the present days.
Rani Laxmi Bai is regarded as an idol by most of us.She is a woman of substance,courage and a woman of immense will power.She is an example for all those woman who wants to give up in life facing hurdels.She is definitely an epitome of bravery who faught till the last breath without thinking of her own life.
Rani Lakshmi Bai was legend and her contribution towards the freedom struggle of India is remarkable. She is an epitome of courage and bravery and a role model for many women. She was a true patriot and fought with the British till her last breath to save the nation. The name of Rani Lakshmi Bai has been written in Golden words in our history. She was truly a legend and loved her motherland a lot.
