Question

“The most dangerous of all Indian leaders.”,with all respect Sir Hugh Rose commented this about whom?

• A. Rani Lakshmi Bai.
• B. Nana Saheb
• C. Kunwar Singh
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Rani Lakshmi Bai.

• Rani Lakshmi Bai was the queen of the princely state of Jhansi in North India and one of the leading figures of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. She became a symbol of resistance to British rule in India.

• She was born around 1828 in Varanasi as Manikarnika Tambe and was nicknamed "Manu."

• She married the Maharaja of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhar Rao, and was later known as Rani Lakshmi Bai.

• When her husband died, the British East India Company refused to recognize her adopted son as heir and annexed Jhansi under the Doctrine of Lapse.

• During the 1857 revolt, she led her forces against the British and became one of the most formidable opponents of British colonialism.

• She died fighting against British troops in June 1858 during the Battle of Gwalior.

• Sir Hugh Rose, who was commanding the British forces against her, acknowledged her bravery and military skills through this famous comment, showing respect for her as a formidable adversary.