Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
The walled city grew around its stone fort as part of the Bundelkhand region. Jhansi is also a major railway junction but it is mainly famous for Rani Lakshmi Bai (Jhansi Ki Rani).
In 1853, the Raja of Jhansi died childless and his territory was annexed by the British. The widow of the Raja, Rani Lakshmi Bai, protested the annexation because she was not allowed to adopt an heir. The Revolt of 1857 found Jhansi ripe for rebellion.
The Rani put herself at the head of native infantry and died bravely in the battle in Gwalior.
In 1853, the Raja of Jhansi died childless and his territory was annexed by the British. The widow of the Raja, Rani Lakshmi Bai, protested the annexation because she was not allowed to adopt an heir. The Revolt of 1857 found Jhansi ripe for rebellion.
The Rani put herself at the head of native infantry and died bravely in the battle in Gwalior.
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