‘Khoob Ladhi Mardaani’ – These words are mark of respect for the great warrior queen Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi who fought till the last breath, defending her fort from the clutches of British. There was one more ‘Mardaani’ who immortalized herself in the pages of history by sacrificing herself for the honor of nation’s flag….
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Rani Durgavati – The forgotten warrior queen
‘Khoob ladhi mardaani’ – A poem praising the courage of Rani Laxmibai Long before Rani Laxmibai defended her kingdom Jhansi from British supremacy, there was a warrior queen named Durgavati who crossed the swords with Mughal army. A dutiful wife, a doting mother, an able administrator and a courageous warrior – Rani Durgavati was the…
The legend of Jhalkari Bai, the look alike of Rani Laxmibai (22 November 1830- 1858)
‘Khoob ladi Mardaani woh toh Jhansi wali rani thi’ These lines uttered in praise of Rani Laxmibai still send courageous goosebumps among masses even today. Rani Laxmibai’s firm stand against British in 1857 war of independence not only awakened the masses from slumber, but also changed the course of history. Though Rani Laxmibai breathed her…
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