Rani Lakshmi Bai was a brave queen of Jhansi who fought against the British rule in India. She was born as Manikarnika in 1828 and was called Manu during her childhood. After her marriage to the king of Jhansi, she became known as Lakshmi Bai. When the British seized control of Jhansi after her husband's death, she began fighting to protect her kingdom. She led her forces in several battles including at Kalpi and Gwalior, where she was fatally wounded in June 1858 at the young age of 29. Her bravery and sacrifice fighting the British made her a symbol of Indian independence.