Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi Quiz

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What significant event did Rani Lakshmibai lead in response to British rule in 1857?

She led the Indian Rebellion of 1857 against British rule.

How did the British East India Company justify the annexation of Jhansi after Maharaja Gangadhar Rao's death?

They invoked the Doctrine of Lapse, refusing to recognize the claim of his adopted heir.

What role did Rani Lakshmibai play after escaping from Jhansi?

She joined the rebels and helped capture Gwalior, proclaiming Nana Saheb as Peshwa.

In what year did Rani Lakshmibai die, and what were the circumstances of her death?

<p>She died in June 1858 after being mortally wounded during a British counterattack at Gwalior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Rani Lakshmibai's significance for Indian nationalists?

<p>She became a national hero and a symbol of resistance against British colonialism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Who was Rani Lakshmibai?

The Rani of Jhansi, also known as Lakshmibai, was the Maharani of the Jhansi princely state in the Maratha Empire during the 19th century.

How did Rani Lakshmibai become the Maharani of Jhansi?

Rani Lakshmibai became the Maharani of Jhansi in 1843 after marrying Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar.

What caused the British to annex Jhansi?

The British East India Company annexed Jhansi in 1853 based on the Doctrine of Lapse, which stated that a princely state without a natural heir would be annexed by the British.

Why did Rani Lakshmibai join the Indian Rebellion of 1857?

Rani Lakshmibai fiercely resisted the British annexation of Jhansi and joined the Indian Rebellion of 1857, becoming a symbol of resistance against British rule.

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How was Rani Lakshmibai involved in the Siege of Jhansi?

Rani Lakshmibai played a pivotal role in the Siege of Jhansi, bravely leading troops against the British forces. She escaped Jhansi before it fell and later joined the rebels at Gwalior.

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How did Rani Lakshmibai die?

After a valiant fight, Rani Lakshmibai was mortally wounded and died during the British counterattack at Gwalior in 1858.

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Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi

Lakshmibai, also known as Jhansi Ki Rani and Manikarnika Tambe, was the Maharani of Jhansi, a princely state within the Maratha Empire.
She ruled from 1843 to 1853, married to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar.
Her family originated from the Karhade Brahmin community in Varanasi.
She married Maharaja Gangadhar Rao in 1842.
The British East India Company, under Lord Dalhousie, refused to recognise the adopted heir following Maharaja Gangadhar Rao's death in 1853.
This led to the annexation of Jhansi via the Doctrine of Lapse.
Rani Lakshmibai resisted British control and joined the 1857 Indian Rebellion.
She successfully defended Jhansi against British allies.
Jhansi fell to British forces commanded by Hugh Rose in early 1858.
Lakshmibai escaped and joined rebels in capturing Gwalior.
In Gwalior, Nana Saheb was proclaimed Peshwa of the revived Maratha Empire.
Lakshmibai died in June 1858 during the British counterattack at Gwalior after sustaining mortal wounds.
She became a prominent figure and symbol of resistance against British rule during the 1857 rebellion.

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Test your knowledge about Rani Lakshmibai, the fierce Maharani of Jhansi, her life, reign, and resistance against British colonialism. This quiz covers her early life, marriage, and pivotal role in the 1857 Indian Rebellion. Explore the historical significance of her legacy as a symbol of resistance.