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  • Rani Avantibai Lodhi (1831-1858) was remembered on her martyrdom day, born in Mankedi, Seoni (MP).
  • She became ruler of Ramgarh State due to her husband's ill health and possessed skills in swordsmanship, horse riding, and guerrilla warfare.
  • Rani Avantibai led her army against the British in the Battle of Kheri (1857) and sacrificed her life rather than be captured.

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Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi was remembered on her martyrdom day. 

Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi (August 16, 1831 - March 20, 1858)

  • Birth: Born in village of Mankedi, District Seoni (Madhya Pradesh). 
  • Early Life: Married to Rajput Prince Vikramaditya Singh Lodhi, son of Raja Laxaman Singh of Ramgarh (present-day Dindori, Madhya Pradesh).
    • After death of Laxman Singh, she assumed the throne of Ramgarh State due to her husband’s ill health. 
  • Military Skills: Skilled swordsmanship, horse riding, guerrilla warfare. 
  • Battle of Kheri, 1857: Defeated British Troops. 
  • Revolt of 1857:Led her own army against British who  sought to annex her state under Doctrine of Lapse. 
  • Death: Sacrificed her life amidst British offensive refusing to be captured.
  • Values: Bravery, Military Leadership, Courage, Resilience, Patriotic Fervour. 
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Guerrilla Warfare

A form of irregular warfare in which small groups of combatants, such as paramilitary personnel, armed civilians, or irregular soldiers, use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, raids, petty warfare, hit-and-run tactics, and mobility to fight a larger and less mobile traditional military.

Princely State

A state that was ruled by a prince (a monarch or hereditary ruler) in India under the paramountcy of the British Crown. These states had varying degrees of autonomy but were ultimately subject to British control, especially in matters of defense and foreign policy.

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