Rani Laxmi Bai - Brave Warrior of India
At Jhansi a servant called Moti Bai was closely working with British officer called Captain Fraser, when Rani Laxmi Bai came to know this she changes Moti Bai and ask her to stop helping enemies of India but not only Jhansi. When the Maharaja of Jhansi came to know that Kranti Guru is Rani Laxmi Bai, their relationship was become worse. Maharaja of Jhansi agrees with a British Officer that Kranti Guru will not be accused of Marshal's death if he hands over Rani's friend, called Samar Singh. When Rani saves Samar Singh, the Maharaja casts her away.
Rani Laxmi Bai's Services Towards Her Subjects
When Rani Laxmi Bai came to know that the Britishers are mistreating villagers outside Jhansi, she persuades them to fight against British Rule. She finds Samar Singh who helps her to protect the villagers and Karma (who was appointed to kill the Maharaja of Jhansi. Captain Martin promises Karma the leadership of the villages if he works for him, but Captain Martin then refused to help Karma. Rani saves Karma, who becomes an ally. Martin challenges Rani. Rani Laxmi Bai disguised as a man like a Raja(King) to fight against a madman, Raja wins the fight against Martin, but is then revealed as Rani. By this brave incident the Maharaja of Jhansi become very happy and takes Rani Laxmi Bai back as the Maharani, after this great event Martin was retired by British Goverment and is replaced by Captains Malcom and Ross.
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After several failed attempts to kill the Maharaja of Jhansi, Captain Nelson kills Ross, Samar Singh is framed for the murder of Ross and hanged Samar Singh, the best friend of Rani Laxmi Bai. During this time Rani Laxmi Bai visits Baji Rao Peshwa, who is severely ill in Bithoor, he dies when Manson tries to conquer Bithoor Fort. Rani Laxmi Bai fights victoriously, and cuts off Manson's leg.
First Independent war against British rule in India, 1857
Nelson, British Officer try to kills Damodar but he failed in his attempt, Ali Bahadur kills the Maharaja and Captain Hamilton is sent to Jhansi to conquer Jhansi. Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai declares war against the East India Company against the backdrop of the "First Independent war against British rule in India, 1857".
Hamilton success make a difference, Jhansi and the city of Orchha against each other. Orchha's queen, Ladai Sarkar, is kind to the British and holds a grudge against Jhansi. Ladai Sarkar initially imprisoned Tatya Tope,Raghunath Singh and Gauss Khan but Rani Lakshmi Bai frees them all and wins the battle of Orchha's. The victorious Rani returns to a Jhansi, which she reclaims after threatening the life of the 1st Earl of Dalhouise. Nelson frames her for the death of the king of Mot, and when Ladai Sarkar, the king's sister-in-law, captures Rani Laxmi Bai, Nelson betrays Sarkar. Both the queens become friend in prison, and after Rani Laxmi Bai escapes from the Jail, Ladai Sarkar's sister-in-law kills Nelson.
Main apni Jhansi nahi doongi (I shall not surrender my Jhansi)
In November 1853, the Maharaja of Jhansi died and Damodar Rao was considered as an adoted son of Maharaja, Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of the East India Company, applied the Doctrine
of Lapse, rejecting Damodar Rao's claim to the throne and annexing the state to its territories under British Government. When Rani Laxmi Bai was informed of this, she cried out "Main apni Jhansi nahi doongi" (I shall not surrender my Jhansi). In March 1854, Rani Lakshmi Bai was given an annual pension of Rs. 60,000 and ordered to leave the palace and the fort.
The First Independent War against British Rule was started in 1857
The revolt against Britishers started in Meerut, on 10 May 1857. Rani Laxmi Bai came to know that about the fighting, she asked the British political officer, Captain Alexander Skene, for permission to raise a body of armed force for her own protection. Skene agreed to this.
The city was very calm, the Rani Laxmi Bai conducted a Haldi KumKum ceremony with a great splendid form in front of all the women of Jhansi to provide assurance to her subjects and declared that the British were cowards and not to be afraid of them. She convinced them in the summer of 1857 and told the instance what is going on in Meerut and Delhi.
Until this point, Lakshmibai was unwiling to rebel against the British. In June 1857, rebels of the 12th Bengal Native Infantry seized the Star Fort of Jhansi containing the treasure and wealth, some official documents with weapons, and after persuading the British to lay down their arms by promising them no harm, but rebels broke their word and massacred 40 to 60 European Officers of the armed troops along with their wives and children. The Rani's involvement in this massacre is still a subject of doubt and it becomes the subject of debate.
After four days the soldiers of the massacre left Jhansi, receiving a large sum of money from the Rani Laxmi Bai as the donation for the continuation of revolt against British Government. Then Rani Laxmi Bai wrote a letter to Major Erskine, commissioner of the Saugor division explaining the situation of the events, what was happend in the city. In reply, Erskine wrote, requesting her to "manage the District for the British Government" until the arrival of a British Superintendent. Meanwhile, The Rani's forces defeated an attempt by the soldiers of the revolt to assert the claim to the throne of a rival prince Sadashiv Rao who was the nephew of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao, was captured and imprisoned.
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East India Company and Allies Attacked on Jhansi
The forces of East India Company allies Orchha and Datia invaded on Jhansi to "divide and rule" policy of British. Their intention however was to divide Jhansi between themselves. During this period without the help of British, Rani Laxmi Bai set up a factory to cast cannon to be used on the walls of the fort and assembled forces including some from former feudatories of Jhansi and elements of the soldiers of the revolt, which were able to defeat the invaders in August 1857. At this time, her intention was very clear to hold Jhansi on behalf of the British. But the British Government never understand and support Rani Laxmi Bai.
Nearly half year, from August 1857 to January 1858 Jhansi under the Rani Laxmi Bai's rule was at peace and people of the Jhansi were very happy, feel better.
To be Continued...
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