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Top: Society: History: By_Region: Asia: South_Asia: Personalities: Lakshmibai,_Rani_of_Jhansi

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.

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