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Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi

Source: IESubject: History Context: India marked the death anniversary of Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, who was killed in 1858 while fighting British troops near Gwalior. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi About Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi: Who She Is? Rani Lakshmibai was the queen consort of the princely state of Jhansi and an iconic leader of the …

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Examine the causes responsible for the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857. Why did the revolt spread rapidly in North India?

Topic: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present significant events. Q2. Examine the causes responsible for the outbreak of the Revolt of 1857. Why did the revolt spread rapidly in North India? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The Revolt of 1857 remains a …

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Rani Lakshmibai:

GS Paper 1: Topics Covered: Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present- significant events, personalities, issues.   Context: The Jhansi Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh will be known as Veerangana Lakshmibai Railway Station.   Procedure to change the name of a railway station: The Uttar Pradesh government had …

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