Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Manikarnika Tambe |
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| Nickname(s) | Manu Bai, 'Joan of Arc' of the Indian Independence Struggle |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Marathi Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Horse Riding, Fencing & Shooting |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed (at The time of death) |
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| Marriage Date | 19/05/1842 |
Family
| Father | Moropant Tambe | ||||
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| Mother | Bhagirathi Sapre | ||||
| Siblings | Not Known | ||||
| Spouse | Maharaja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rani Lakshmibai was born in Kashi (now Varanasi) into a Marathi Brahmin family. | |
| She grew up with Nana Sahib and Tantia Tope, who later supported her during the revolt of 1857. | |
| In 1851, she had a son named Damodar Rao, who sadly passed away after four months. | |
| Following her husband's death, she courageously battled against the British and led a rebellion. | |
| She fearlessly fought the British forces with her son secured on her back. |
