Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Rani Lakshmibai's 167th Death Anniversary: A Queen of Resistance
Rani Lakshmibai, also called Manu, was a brave queen from Jhansi who fought against the British.
She was married young and learned how to fight from a young age.
After her husband and son passed, she dedicated herself to protecting her kingdom.
Her efforts made her a symbol of resistance during the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
Her death anniversary is remembered every June 18th.
Rani Lakshmibai, also known as Manikarnika or Manu, was queen of Jhansi and a key figure in the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
Born in Varanasi, Lakshmibai was married to the raja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao.
Lakshmibai learned sword fighting and horse riding from a young age.
After her husband's death, she was determined to protect her empire.
Rani Lakshmibai's death anniversary is on June 18, 1928.
- Who
- Rani Lakshmibai (Manikarnika/Manu) and Maharaja Gangadhar Rao.
- What
- Rani Lakshmibai was a key figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
- When
- Born on November 19, 1828. She died on June 18, 1928.
- Where
- Varanasi (birthplace); Jhansi (kingdom)
- Why
- Lakshmibai fought to protect her empire and its people after the death of her husband and son.
- Full Name
- Rani Lakshmibai (Manikarnika/Manu)
- Born
- November 19, 1828
- Died
- June 18, 1928
- Known for
- Leading figure in Indian Rebellion of 1857
- Kingdom
- Jhansi
- Husband
- Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newlekar
