RANI LAKSHMIBAI
Freedom struggle
Lakshmibai aka Rani of Jhansi was the queen of Jhansi, a Maratha-ruled state. Which is located in north-central India. Rani Lakshmibai was the heroine of the first Indian freedom struggle of 1857, who fought the British Empire at an early age.
Information of Rani Lakshmi Bali :-
Birthday: 19 November 1828
Birthplace: Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh,India
Mother's Name: Bhagirathi Bai
Father's Name: Moropant Tanbe
Margie: 19 may 1842
Hasband's Name: Gangadhar Rav
Death: 18 June 1858
Biography of Rani of Jhansi :-
Veerangana Rani Lakshmi Bai, who not only created history by her courageous deeds, has also instilled a courageous energy in the minds of all the women, Rani Laxmi Bai, who, on the strength of her courage, lost the dust to many kings. Maharani Lakshmi Bai has written her triumph on the pages of history, fighting many battles for the freedom of her country.
Rani Lakshmibai dared to fight against the British state for the independence of her kingdom Jhansi and she later attained Veeragati. The tales of valor of Lakshmi Bai are remembered even today. Rani Laxmi Bai has raised the head of not only the country of India but also the women of the whole world with her sacrifices and courageous deeds. The life of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is a unique saga of patriotism, immortality and sacrifice.
Early life of Rani Lakshmi Bai :-
Rani Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1828 in Bhadaini Nagar, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Her childhood name was Manikarnika whom all used to call as Manu.
His father's name was Moropant Tambe. Her father was a Peshwa in the court in Bithur and her father was a man of modern thinking who believed in the freedom of girls and their education. Due to which Lakshmi Bai was greatly influenced by her father. Her father had recognized her talent since the childhood of Rani, so she was given more freedom than other girls even during her childhood.
His mother's name was Bhagirathibai, a domestic woman. His mother died when he was 4 years old, after which his father raised Lakshmi Bai.
Let us tell you that at the time of the birth of the queen, astrology had predicted for Manu (Lakshmi Bai) when her father was serving the Maratha Bajirao and said that she would grow up to be a queen and it happened in the same way that she would be big. A courageous hero became the queen of Jhansi and presented an example of her valor in front of the people. Along with her studies, Maharani Lakshmi Bai took training in self-defense, horse riding, shooting and siege, due to which she became proficient in weaponry.
Rani of Jhansi childhood :-
Manu Bai was very beautiful from childhood, her image was adorable and anyone who saw her could not live without talking to them. His father also used to call him Chhabili because of Manu Bai's beauty. At the same time, after the death of Laxmi Bai's mother, her father took her to Bithoor near Bajirao where Rani Laxmi Bai's childhood was spent.
Let us tell you that Manu used to play and entertain with Bajirao's sons and they lived like brothers and sisters. All three used to play together and also studied together. Along with this, Manu Bai also took up shooting, horse riding, self-defense, siege training.
After this, she became adept in armaments and became a good cavalryman. Let us tell you that since childhood, running weapons and horse riding were two favorite sports of Lakshmi Bai.
Education of Rani Laxmi Bai :-
Manu Bai lived near Peshwa Bajirao as a child. Where he wrote his studies with the sons of Bajariv. Let us tell you that a teacher used to teach Bajirao's sons, Manu also used to study with his sons from the same teacher.
Nana Saheb's challenge to Lakshmi Bai:
The stories of Rani Lakshmi Bai's bravery were from childhood. Yes, they also face the biggest challenges with great intelligence and intelligence. Once, while she was riding horse, Nana Saheb told Manu Bai that if there is courage then show me ahead of my horse, what was it then Manu Bai accepted this challenge of Nanasaheb with a smile and riding with Nanasaheb Agreed to.
While Nanasaheb's horse was running at a brisk pace, Laxmi Bai's horse also did not lag behind her, during this time Nanasaheb tried to overtake Lakshmi Bai but they failed and in this race they fell down from the horse. Sahab's scream came out, "Manu I died", after which Manu turned his horse backward and made Nana Sahib sit in his horse and walked towards his house.
After this, not only Nanasaheb praised Manu but also praised his horse riding and said that Manu, you run the horse very fast, you have done wonders. When he asked Manu the question, he also said that - you are courageous and brave too. After this, Nanasaheb and Raosaheb saw Manu Bai's talent and taught her weaponry.
Manu learned from Nanasaheb how to use sword, spear spear and shot with gun. Apart from this, Manu also used to exercise, while wrestling and Malkhamb were his favorite exercises.
Rani Laxmi Bai's marriage :-
Rani Lakshmi Bai was married at the age of just 14 with Gangadhar Rao Newalkar - Gangadhar Rao, the Maharaja of Jhansi located in North India. In this way Mani of Kashi now became the queen of Jhansi. Let me tell you that after marriage she was named Laxmi Bai. Their married life was going on happily during this time in 1851, they both got a son named Damodar Rao.
His married life was going well enough but unfortunately he could survive only 4 months. Due to which there was a crisis in his family. At the same time, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar remained ill due to the separation of his son. After this, Maharani Laxmi Bai and Maharaj Gangadhar decided to adopt the son of his relative.
The British government should not bother with the succession of the adopted son, so he adopted the son in the presence of the British government. Later this work was completed in the presence of British officers. Let us tell you that the name of this adopted child was first Anand Rao. Was later changed to Damodar Rao.
Rani Lakshmi Bai handled the recitation:
One day Maharaj Gangadhar Rao Newalkar's health deteriorated due to continuous ill health and he died on 21 November 1853. At that time Rani Lakshmi Bai was just 18 years old.
After the separation of the son, the queen was greatly hurt by the news of the death of the king, but the queen did not lose patience even in such a difficult situation, due to the short age of her adopted son Damodar, she decided to become the heir of the kingdom herself. Lord Dalhousie was the governor at that time.
The British government protested when the queen became the successor:
Maharani Laxmi Bai was a patient and courageous woman, so she used to do everything with great understanding and understanding, which was the reason why she remained the successor of the state. In fact, at the time when the queen was made the officer, it was the rule that if the king had a son of his own, he would be made a successor. If there is no son, then his kingdom will be merged with the East India Company.
Due to this rule, the queen had to struggle a lot to become the successor, while the British rulers made all efforts to take advantage of the death of King Gangadhar Rao Navalkar and wanted to merge Jhansi with the British rulers.
The British government made every effort to seize the state of Jhansi, even the British rulers filed a case against Damodar Rao, the adopted son of Maharani Laxmi Bai. Even ruthless rulers confiscated the treasury of the queen's kingdom, along with the debt that King Navalkar took.
Decided to deduct his money from the annual income of Rani Lakshmi Bai. Because of which Lakshmi Bai had to leave the fort of Jhansi and go to Ranimahal in Jhansi. Rani Lakshmi Bai did not panic even from this difficult crisis. And she stood firm on her decision not to hand over the state of Jhansi to the British rulers.
Maharani Laxmi Bai decided to save Jhansi at any cost and started an army organization to save her kingdom.
The beginning of the struggle of the courageous queen - ("I will not give my Jhansi")
On March 7, 1854, a government gazette was issued by the British rulers desirous of acquiring Jhansi. In which Jhansi was ordered to annex the British Empire. After which Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi violated this order of the British rulers, saying that (Rani Laxmi Bai Dialogue) -
"I will not give my Jhansi"
After which the rebellion against the British rulers intensified. After this, Maharani Laxmi Bai, who was trying to save Jhansi, formed an army with the help of some other states, in which large number of people participated, while this army also included women, who were trained to fight in the war. Apart from this, in the army of Maharani Laxmi Bai, there were 1400 soldiers including Ghulam Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, Kashi Bai, Motibai, Sunder-Munder, Lala Bhau Bakshi, Dewan Raghunath Singh, Dewan Jawahar Singh.
Role of Veerangana Maharani Laxmi Bai in the freedom struggle of 1857 -
On May 10, 1857, a revolt against the British started. During this period, guns and bullets were coated in gunfire, after which the religious sentiments of the Hindus were greatly hurt, due to which there was outrage across the country, after which the British government had to suppress this rebellion and not want Jhansi Handed over to Queen Lakshmi Bai.
Subsequently in 1857, the kings of their neighboring kingdoms Orchha and Datia attacked Jhansi but Maharani Laxmi Bai showed her bravery and won.
In 1858, the British again attacked Jhansi:
In March 1858, the British attacked Jhansi under the leadership of Sir Huy Rose in their quest to capture the state of Jhansi once again. But this time to save Jhansi, he fought with about 20,000 soldiers under the leadership of Tatya Tope. This fight lasted for about 2 weeks.
In this battle, the British broke the walls of the fort of Jhansi and captured it. Along with this, the British soldiers started plundering in Jhansi, even in the time of this struggle, Rani Laxmi Bai acted with courage and somehow saved her son Damodar Rao.
Battle of Kalpi with Tatya Tope :-
After the British captured Jhansi in the war of 1858, Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi reached Kalpi with her entourage. Here Tatya Tope sided with Queen Laxmi Bai. With this, the Peshwa gave shelter to the queen in Kalpi, seeing the condition there, and also gave her military force.
Rani Laxmi Bai Status :-
On 22 May 1858, the English ruler Sir Huy Rose attacked Kalpi, when the queen, showing her courage, lost the dust of defeat to the British, after which the British rulers had to retr
eat.
At the same time, after some time of defeat, Sir Huy Rose again attacked Kalpi but this time he won.
Suggestion to Empress Laxmi Bai to take over Gwalir -
After the defeat at the Battle of Kalpi, Rao Saheb Peshwa, the Nawab of Banda, Tatya Tope and other chief warriors suggested Maharani Laxmi Bai to gain authority over Gwalior. So that the queen was able to reach her destination, what was there then.
Queen Lakshmi Bai, always steadfast on her goal, fought against the Maharaja of Gwalior along with Tatya Tope, but in this battle, Tatya Tope had already joined the army of Gwalior on his side, and on the other side, Agrej also with his army. Gwalior was threatened but in this battle he won the fort of Gwalior after which he handed over the kingdom of Gwalior to the Peshwa.
Death of Rani Lakshmi Bai - Rani Lakshmi Bai Death :-
On 17 June 1858, Rani Laxmi Bai fought against the King's Royal Irish and took the front of the former territory of Gwalior in this battle, with her servants also accompanying the queen. But Rani's horse was new in this war because Rani's horse 'Rajaratan' was killed in the last war.
In this battle, the queen also feared that this was the last battle of her life. She understood this situation and continued to fight with valor. But in this war, the queen was badly injured and she fell from the horse. The queen was wearing a man's attire so the British could not recognize him and left the queen in the battlefield.
The queen's soldiers then took her to the nearby Gangadas monastery and gave her Ganges water, after which Queen Lakshmi stated her last wish that "no British should touch her body".
In this way, Veeragati was received on 17 June 1858 in Phulbagh area of Rani Laxmi Bai Gwalior near Sarai of Kota. The valiant heroine Rani Lakshmi Bai always displayed bravery by bravely and courageously defeating her enemies and sacrificed her life in bringing freedom to the country.
At the same time, Rani Laxmi had neither a large army nor any big state to fight the war, but still the courage that Rani Laxmi Bai showed in this freedom struggle is truly praise-worthy. The queen's bravery has also been praised by her enemies. At the same time, India's head will always be held high with pride from such heroines. Along with this, Rani Lakshmi Bai is an inspiration for other women.
Achievements of Rani Lakshmi Bai :-
After the death of Pati, Rani had decided to take command of her kingdom Jhansi herself, in which she had to face a lot of opposition and war like situation from the British and the kings of nearby institutions. But she stood firm till the last moment, but she did not submit her rule to the British till her death.
The queen had done a lot of work in preparing and strengthening the army in her state, in which she had also recruited women in the army.
In September 1857, Rani's kingdom Jhansi was attacked by the kings of the neighboring kingdom of Orchha and Datia, which was defeated completely and the queen made iron of her power.
The British Captain Hugh Rose had uttered words of glory about Rani Laxmibai, "Rani Laxmibai of 1857 rebellion came out as the most dangerous rebel, who retaliated to the British by introducing her suggestion, courage and fearlessness." "
In Indian history, Rani Laxmibai is recognized as a martyr Veerangana, who is considered ideal as courage, bravery and feminine power.
Rani Laxmibai's armed struggle against the British later served as a force for everyone in the Indian freedom struggle, in which she was especially remembered as a source of inspiration for women.
Rani of Jhansi Quotes in Hindi :-
If you are defeated and killed in the battlefield, you will definitely achieve salvation. "
"I will not let my Jhansi surrender."
"Maidan is to be killed in battle, not to be defeated by the firangi."
"We are preparing ourselves, it is very important to fight the British."
"They forced the prisoners to eat their bread, they converted the bones into powder and then mixed together the flour, sugar etc. and exposed them for sale."
Books and movies written on Rani's bravery - Rani Lakshmi Bai Movie & Poem, Books :-
The bravery of Rani of Jhansi has been described by Subhadra Chauhan in many of her poems, including 'Rani of Jhansi', many of which are included in the curriculum of Indian schools. Along with this, Rani Lakshmibai is also depicted as an iconic figure of the Indian independence movement in Indian novels, poetry and films.
Not only this, many films and television series have been made on the life of Maharani Laxmi Bai. 'The Tiger and the Flame' (1953) and 'Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi' (2018) are the films based on her life. Many books and stories have also been written describing the bravery of Lakshmibai.
Of which Subhadra Kumari Chauhan wrote 'Jhansi Ki Rani' (1956) while Jayashree Mishra wrote 'Rani' (2007). Apart from this, a video game 'The Order: 1886' (2015) was also inspired by the life of Rani Laxmi Bai.
Features of Rani Laxmi Bai - Facts about Rani Laxmi Bai :-
Rani Lakshmi Bai used to practice yoga daily as Laxmi Bai practiced yoga.
Rani Lakshmi Bai had great affection and affection for her subjects and she used to take great care of her subjects.
Rani Lakshmi Bai dared to punish the guilty.
Rani Lakshmi Bai was always enthusiastic for military work, as well as she was proficient in these tasks.
Rani Lakshmi Bai also had a good test of horses, her horse riding was praised by big kings.
Rani Lakshmi Bai Stamp :-
Queen Laxmi Bai as a legacy, the saga of the bravery of Rani is to be remembered for many generations, hence the name of Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Laxmibai National University of Physical Education in Gwalior and Rani Laxmi Bai Central Agricultural University in Jhansi in her honor. is kept.
Along with this, the idols of Veerangana Rani Laxmi Bai along with her son are built in many places across India. The queen of Jhansi, who made Indian Vasundhara proud, was an ideal heroine.
A true hero never waits on objections. His goal is always generous and high. He is always confident, self-respecting and pious. And such was the queen of Jhansi, Lakshmibai.
For such a heroine we find the following lines beautiful. -
“The throne was shaken, the dynasties raised their eyebrows. The old man also came to India, was young again. The price of lost freedom was recognized by all. Everyone was determined to do away with Firangi. In the seventy-seven that shone, that sword was old. Bundle Harbolon's mouth, we heard the story. Well fought Mardani, she was the queen of Jhansi!!"
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