She laid down her life in battle, emerging as a symbol of valour.

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on Her 191st Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rani Lakshmibai, the legendary warrior queen of Jhansi, on her birth anniversary. He highlighted her extraordinary bravery and sacrifice during India’s First War of Independence in 1857, according to PTI reports.

According to IANS reports, “She was born as Manikarnika Tambe in Varanasi; she became Rani Lakshmibai after marrying Maharaja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi in 1842. When the British attempted to annex her kingdom under the Doctrine of Lapse, Lakshmibai assumed leadership, trained soldiers, and led her army against colonial forces. She laid down her life in battle, emerging as a symbol of valour.

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