Rani Lakshmibai
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Summary
Rani Lakshmibai was born on November 19, 1828[1], in Varanasi[2]. She died on June 17, 1858[3], in Gwalior[4]. She worked as an activist[5], warrior[6], revolutionary[7], and freedom fighter[8]. She ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,618 views/month, #5,647 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: November 19, 1828[10]
- Spouse: Gangadhara Rao[11]
- Country of citizenship: Maratha Empire[12]
- Position held: Queen of Jhansi[13]
- Religion or worldview: Hinduism[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Noble title: Raja[16]
- Commons category: Rani Lakshmibai[17]
- Participated in conflict: Indian Mutiny of 1857[18]
- Family name: Tambe[19]
- Given name: Manikarnika[20]
- Manner of death: death in battle[21]
- Described by source: Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World[22], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 4[23]
- Nickname: Manu[24], Jeanne D'Arc of India[25]
- Name in native language: लक्ष्मी बाई[26], lakshmi bai[27], Manikarnika Tambe[28]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q134876684[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Rani Lakshmibai include Jhansi Ki Rani[30], a television series[31].
Why It Matters
Rani Lakshmibai has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Entities named for her include Jhansi Ki Rani[30], a television series[31].
FAQs
Where was Rani Lakshmibai born?
Rani Lakshmibai was born in Varanasi[2].
Where did Rani Lakshmibai die?
Rani Lakshmibai passed away in Gwalior[4].
Who was Rani Lakshmibai married to?
Rani Lakshmibai's spouses include Gangadhara Rao[11].
What did Rani Lakshmibai do for work?
Rani Lakshmibai worked as an activist[5], warrior[6], revolutionary[7], and freedom fighter[8].