23 March 1858
Siege of Jhansi
Rani Lakshmibai directs the defence of Jhansi as British forces begin their major siege of the city.
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Browse historical events and people recorded at Jhansi in India. The records below are rendered directly from the World History Database into this page's initial HTML.
Rani Lakshmibai directs the defence of Jhansi as British forces begin their major siege of the city.
Rani Lakshmibai escapes from Jhansi after British forces breach the city's defences.
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