Lakshmi Bai

About

Indian queen who ruled over the Maratha princely state of Jhansi in North India from 1853 to1858. She helped lead the famed Indian Rebellion of 1857, and became a symbol of resistance to British rule.

Before Fame

She was home-schooled. She practiced fencing, shooting, and equestrianism growing up.

Trivia

She led a large contingent of Indian soldiers at the Battle of Gwalior in 1857. She was eventually killed in battle.

Family Life

She had one biological son and one adopted son with her husband Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. 

Associated With

She was portrayed by Anushka Sen in the 2019 Indian historical drama TV series Jhansi Ki Rani.