Talk:Rani Lakshmibai

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--topics-- I am the author of the web site generously referenced by this article.

Rather than edit the article I've decided to make my comments separately.

The Rani's birth date is unknown. There is a great deal of evidence for it being around about 1828, for example the Rani's vakil told John Lang in 1854 that she was 26. There is no evidence that I know of for the 1835 date. As the Rani was married in 1842, sometime in May, the 1835 date would have made her six and half years old.

The article gives the impression that the Rani started recruiting and army and preparing Jhansi's defences between 1854 and 1857. This is not so. This only started after the mutiny in Jhansi and more than likely in response to the ensuing lawless state of the area and in response to the attacks by Datia and Orchha.

Remarkably the death of the Rani is also uncertain, but probability seems to favour that she, and Mandar, were mortally wounded during a charge by the 8th Hussars outside Gwalior at Kotah-ki-serai.

Allen Copsey (www.copsey-family.org/~allenc/lakshmibai/) 17:25, 26 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Hello, it is really nice to hear from you. Thanks for the information, and clarifying certain issues and points..--Bhadani 18:05, 26 Jun 2005 (UTC)

As I understand it, it is pretty much unknown if the massacre of the British was done with the Rani's consent or not. I think it would be better to state this rather than "The massacre almost certainly occurred without the Rani's consent" ..--Phunting 8/8/06

I think you are serious?. --Bhadani 12:14, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Umm...Vakil means lawyer, right? The article should link to lawyer or something. Hindi-speakers aren't the only ones who will be reading this. FruitMart07 19:32, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Can we get some citations ?

This article seems almost like an opinion piece and is being changed over and over again to some kind of fantasy story. Can we get valid citations for both sides of the story ? Till that time, I am trying to keep both sides of the story on there, while taking out any POV/opinions. I am a newbie and would appreciate some help. Thanks !Byuiyer 10:27, 17 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Baji Rao II and Chimnaji Appa

The article claims, "Manu was raised in the court of Baji Rao II, the last of the Maratha peshwas, where her father was an advisor to the Peshwa's brother, Chimnaji Appa." Now, as far as I know, Lakshmibai was born around 1828 and Baji Rao II's reign ended in 1818, 10 years earlier. So, how was she raised in the court of a king who no longer ruled? Also, as far as I know, Chimnaji Appa was the brother of Baji Rao I, who ruled the Marathas in the mid-1700's. Did Baji Rao II also have a brother named Chimnaji Appa or is there a mistake here? (I know that the TV series "Jhansi ki Rani" shows Manu in Baji Rao II's court and her interactions with Chimnaji Appa, but I wonder how accurate that is.) Could somebody please help clear up the facts here? Thanks! --Hnsampat (talk) 02:00, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Place of birth of rani Laxmibai

Article says Laxmibai was born in Waranasi, where as historical evidences show that she was born in village Dhavadashi Dist.Satara in Maharashtra. There is war memorial constructed in [Satara] which is built in memorey of 1857 struggle which has also mention about her birth place. Official reference http://www.satara.nic.in/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.112.84.138 (talk) 11:56, 30 April 2008 (UTC)