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Rani Lakshmibai

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    Early Life

    1. 19 November 1828 – Born as Manikarnika Tambe in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
    2. 1832 – Lost her mother at the age of four; her father, Moropant Tambe, raised her with education and martial training.
    3. 1842 – Married Maharaja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi and became Rani Lakshmibai.
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    Life in Jhansi

    1. 1851 – Gave birth to a son, Damodar Rao, who died shortly after birth.
    2. 1853 – Adopted a son, Anand Rao (renamed Damodar Rao), before the Maharaja’s death.
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    British Annexation & Resistance

    1. 1854 – The British East India Company applied the Doctrine of Lapse, rejecting Damodar Rao’s claim to the throne and annexing Jhansi.
    2. 1857 – The First War of Indian Independence began, and Rani Lakshmibai prepared for battle.
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    Revolt of 1857 & Battle for Jhansi

    1. March 1858 – British forces led by Sir Hugh Rose attacked Jhansi.
    2. April 1858 – After fierce resistance, she fled to Kalpi with her troops.
    3. May 1858 – Joined forces with Tantia Tope and recaptured Gwalior from the British.
    4. 17 June 1858 – Engaged in battle at Kota-ki-Serai, near Gwalior, and was mortally wounded. 5.18 June 1858 – Died in battle; her loyal followers cremated her to prevent the British from capturing her body.