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Lakshibai (born Manikarnika) was the ruler of the state of Jhansi at the start of the great rebellion of 1857. She escaped from the city when it was captured by British troops, and later in 1858 died in battle defending Gwalior.

Links:

Lakshmi Bai Short account of the life of the Rani of Jhansi. www.distinguishedwomen.com/biographies/bai.html

The Reluctant Rebel On her character, and possible reasons for her actions. www.freespeech.org/manushi/gallery/laxmibai.html

Debts of Honor Account of life and death of the Rani by Akhilesh Mithal. members.tripod.com/../Itihaas/1998/it980719DebtsofHonor.html

Queen of Jhansi Lakshmi Bai Short account of her life, with a number of quotations from other accounts. www.hssworld.org/../html/boudhik/ekatmata_stotra/jhansi.html