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It was June 1857. Lakshmibai’s intention Some other kingdoms also tried attacking
was clear. Jhansi. But Rani Lakshmibai and her troops
defeated them.
I will not give up
my Jhansi, come We must get
what may!
ready for war
with the British!
Hail! Victory
to our Queen!
Sir Hugh Rose, commanding the British forces, There was fighting in every street and in every
demanded the surrender of the city; if this was room of the palace. The Rani withdrew from
refused it would be destroyed. the palace to the fort and she left with her son
to join either Tantia Tope or Rao Sahib.
Surrender or
be destroyed!
We will fight for
independence!
surrender: to give in
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