Queens Podcast

And we're back to finish up the story of the nearly legendary Rani of Jhansi, aka Rani Lakshmibai. (You can listen to part 1 here) When we last left her, she was a new widow in an uncertain time while the rebellion was spreading through India as the 1857 Indian rebellion grew more widespread. But our girl did not start out a revolutionary. In fact, if things had gone just slightly differently she would have never rebelled at all. This episode delves into the debates around whether the Rani of Jhansi genuinely cooperated with the British or was playing a long game, waiting for them to let their guard down. There are few personal records of her thoughts and feelings, leaving much speculation around her intentions and actions. She led her army into battle and fought fiercely, earning the respect of both her allies and enemies. Despite facing numerous challenges, she never wavered in her commitment to her people and her country. Despite being a controversial and complex historical figure, the Rani of Jhansi is r