Lost in the pages of history is the tale of an incredible warrior and woman named Jhalkari Bai. Hailing from a humble background, she rose in the ranks to become an advisor to the legendary Rani Laxmibai. In fact, so courageous was she that during the battle of Fort of Jhansi, she disguised herself as Rani Laxmibai and took command of the army, thus giving the real queen a chance to escape in the meantime.
A prominent fighter during the Rebellion of 1857, one woman driven by sheer fortitude and courage was able to strike fear in the hearts of the British army and leave behind a rich legacy for millions to emulate. This is her story:
Born on November 22, 1830, Jhalkari was the only child to Sadoba Singh and Jamuna Devi of Bhojla village near Jhansi. Her father had to raise Jhalkari as a single parent when her mother passed away unexpectedly when she was still very young.
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