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Read the poem about Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi, written by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. How does the poem describe her as an unusual woman who was way ahead of her time?
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In the poem "Jhansi ki Rani" by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan, the poetess describes Rani Laxmi Bai of Jhansi as a courageous, brave girl who since childhood unlike the girls of her age started playing with swords, shields and weapons. When Dalhousie annexed Jhansi by Doctrine of Lapse, she decided to fight against the British and contribute to the freedom struggle of India helping the Peshwa Nana Saheb to oust the British from India. She showed exemplary valour and excellent combat skills on the battle field better than any male warrior of her time.
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