Rani Lakshmibai , the Queen of Jhansi , was a fearless leader and symbol of resistance, known for her unwavering bravery during the Revolt of 1857. Lakshmi Bai , also spelled as Laxmi Bai , born on November 19, 1835, Kashi, India and died on June 18, 1858, Kotah-ki-Serai, near Gwalior was an Indian queen of the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India currently present in Jhansi district in Uttar Pradesh, India. Rani Lakshmibai was the queen of Maratha-ruled princely state of Jhansi , the present-day Jhansi district of Uttar Pradesh. She is considered to be one of the most prominent leaders during the Indian Rebellion of 1857, who became a figure of resistance against the British Raj in India. Lakshmi Bai was the rani (queen) of Jhansi and a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857–58. Dressed as a man, she fought a fierce battle against the British forces at the Battle of Kotah-ki-Serai, and was killed in combat. Learn more about her life and accomplishments in this article.
