Question

Write short notes on the following (i) Rani Laxmibai, (ii) Tatya Tope.

Answer 1

1. Rani Laxmibai : Rani Laxmibai was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi in North India. She was one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and became a symbol of resistance to the British Raj for Indian nationalists.

2. Tatya Tope : Tatya Tope was a general in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and one of its notable leaders. He came to the relief of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and with her seized the city of Gwalior. However, he was defeated by General Napier's British Indian troops at Ranod. Tatya Tope was executed by the British Government at Shivpuri on 18 April 1859.