Book description
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.
