Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmibai) was killed by British in

Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmibai) was killed by British in Correct Answer 1858

The correct answer is 1858.

  • Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmi Bai) was a leader of the Indian revolt of 1857.
  • She got married to Gangadhar Rao(Maharaja of Jhansi) but widowed without bearing a surviving heir to the throne.
  • Maharaja of Jhansi adopted a boy and declared him as his heir just before his death.
  • Lakshmi Bai was the regent of Jhansi, and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir.
  • British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie annexed Jhansi in accordance with the doctrine of lapse.
  • Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmi Bai) refused to cede Jhansi to the British and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir.
  • She joined the uprising against the British in 1857.
  • She led the revolt from Gwalior and Jhansi.
  • Rani of Jhansi was killed by the British on 18th June 1858.

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