Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi, was a queen of the princely state of Jhansi in North India. She died on June 18, 1858, while fighting against the Britishers in Gwalior. Rani Lakshmibai was one of the bravest freedom fighters of India. She was said to be a fearless woman who fought courageously against the Britishers.

Rani Lakshmibai was married to Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, the ruler of Jhansi. After his death in 1853, the British East India Company refused to recognize their adopted son as the rightful heir, leading to a conflict with the British authorities.