Question

Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmibai) was killed by British in
1. 1856
2. 1858
3. 1862
4. 1870

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1858

The correct answer is 1858.

• Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmi Bai) was a leader of the Indian revolt of 1857.
• She got married to Gangadhar Rao(Maharaja of Jhansi) but widowed without bearing a surviving heir to the throne.
• Maharaja of Jhansi adopted a boy and declared him as his heir just before his death.
• Lakshmi Bai was the regent of Jhansi, and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir.
• British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie annexed Jhansi in accordance with the doctrine of lapse.
• Rani of Jhansi(Lakshmi Bai) refused to cede Jhansi to the British and she ruled on behalf of the minor heir.
• She joined the uprising against the British in 1857.
• She led the revolt from Gwalior and Jhansi.
• Rani of Jhansi was killed by the British on 18th June 1858.