Siege of Jhansi23 March 1858
Rani Lakshmibai directs the defence of Jhansi as British forces begin their major siege of the city.
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Lakshmibai Rani of Jhansi Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Lakshmibai Rani of Jhansi, based on 5 World History Database records associated with India.
5 records1858–18585 events3 places
Chronological biography
1858
Escape from Jhansi4 April 1858
Rani Lakshmibai escapes from Jhansi after British forces breach the city's defences.
Battle of Kalpi23 May 1858
Rani Lakshmibai fights alongside other rebel forces at Kalpi before retreating toward Gwalior.
Capture of GwaliorJune 1858
Rani Lakshmibai joins the rebel seizure of Gwalior, where resistance briefly gains a major fortress and arsenal.
Battle of Kotah-ki-Serai18 June 1858
Rani Lakshmibai is killed fighting British forces near Kotah-ki-Serai during the struggle for Gwalior.
Titles and roles
Rani · Ruler of Jhansi
Record provenance
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