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020			_a9780143330844
082			_a954.0317
100			_aAgarwal, Deepa
245			_aRani Laxmibai : the valiant queen of Jhansi
260			_aGurugram, _bPenguin Random House: _c2009.
300			_a134p., 20 cm X 13 cm
500			_aDonated by: Student
520			_aSummary: A little girl, Manikarnika, with an uncanny sense of her own destiny, grew up to be none other than the brave queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai. Trained in horse riding and the martial arts from an early age, Manu was married to Gangadhar Rao, the Maharaja of Jhansi, when she was thirteen. Soon after her husband's death, the reins of the kingdom passed on to her, and she took up this responsibility undeterred and fearless. When Jhansi faced the danger of annexation, she fought against the British with unflinching courage, losing her life in the course of the battle. She has since become one of the most inspiring heroes of the freedom struggle and a much-admired role model.Deepa Agarwal chronicles the life and times of this legendary character in a gripping narrative, drawing a colourful portrait of bravery. This riveting account also includes nuggets of information about the eventful year 1857, making for a fascinating read
650			_xLakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, 1828-1858 _xwomen revolutionaries _xIndia _xbiography _xwomen heroes _xhistory _xSepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858
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