The year 2007 is a special year in both British and Indian history; being the 150th anniversary of what to many Indians is the “First War Of Independence” and for many British the “Sepoy Mutiny”, but whatever the differences in perception about the event both seem to agree that no person other than Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi (Jhans iki Rani) represents the event more poignantly.

Although she lived only till 22, she remains a living legend. Her life is a thrilling story of courage. I am sure many of you may have heard her name mentioned before, this article is just a humble attempt to capture her glowing personality and her struggle for freedom and present it to the readers.

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