Lakshmi Bai

Lakshmi BaiThe rani (queen) of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bai, was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Lakshmi Bai (born c. November 19, 1828?, Kashi, India—died June 17/18, 1858, Kotah-ki-Serai, near Gwalior) was the rani (queen) of Jhansi (now in Madhya Pradesh, India) and a leader of the Indian Rebellion of 1857–58.