Rani lakshmibhai:-One of the great leaders of the revolt of 1857 and perhaps one of the greatest heroins of Indian history.She fought like a true heroine.Tales of her bravery and courage and military skill have inspired her countrymen ever since.Driven out of Jhansi by the British forces after afierce battle in which "even women were seen working the batteries and distributing ammunition",she administered the oath to herfollowers that "with our own hands we shall not our Azadshahi(independent rule) bury".She captured Gwalior with the help of Tantiatope and her trusted Afghan guards.The brave rani died fighting on 17 June 1858, clad in the battle dress of a soldier and mounted on a charger.Beside her fell her life-long friend and companion,a muslim girl.