Jhansi Collection

Rani Lakshmibai (litho)
1764427 Rani Lakshmibai (litho) by Indian School; (add.info.: The Rani of Jhansi (19 November 1828 - 17 June 1858), also called Lakshmibai, and born as Manikarnika

Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny
1764434 Portrait of Rani Laxmibai Queen of Jhansi great freedom fighter of India's first war of Independence Indian Mutiny 1857-58 (colour litho) by Indian School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Defeat of the Peishwa's Army before Jhansi by General Rose, 1 April 1858 Date: 1858

Death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi, 1857, (c1860). Scene during the period of East India Company rule: a British officer, holding his dead wife in his arms

Mutiny Heroine Rani Lakshmi Bai Jhansi 1800s
The Mutiny of the Heroine Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi, 1800s. India, Calcutta, Kalighat painting, 19th century. Black ink, watercolor, and tin paint

Defeat Of The Peishwas Army Before Jhansi By General Rose April 1St 1858 From The History Of The Indian Mutiny Published 1858

Mail train under steam. Inscribed verso 4 coupled express locomotive with the Calcutta mail train at Jhansi'. Date: circa 1905

Defeat of the Peishwas army before Jhansi by General Rose, 1st April 1858, (c1860). The enemy tried to stop our pursuit by setting the jungle on fire; but nothing could check the ardour of

The Accession of the Queen of India, 1858. After the end of the Indian Mutiny, the authority of the East India Company also ended and the Crown, here represented by Queen Victoria

Commercial Street, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Commercial Street and Bazaar, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Date: circa 1910s

INDIA: SEPOY MUTINY, 1857. The deaths of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi during the Sepoy Rebellion in India in 1857: contemporary English engraving

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Jhansi: A City Steeped in History Located in Uttar Pradesh, India, a city that holds significant historical importance. It witnessed several pivotal events during the Sepoy Rebellion of 1857, also known as the Indian Mutiny. One such event was the defeat of the Peishwa's Army before Jhansi by General Rose. This decisive battle showcased the bravery and strategic prowess of General Rose and marked a turning point in the rebellion. Tragically, it also became a site of immense sorrow. The death of Major Skene and his wife at Jhansi shook both British officials and locals alike. Their sacrifice serves as a poignant reminder of the brutality faced by those involved in this tumultuous period. The massacre of English officers and their wives at Jhansi further intensified tensions during this time. These acts of violence left an indelible mark on history, highlighting both the strength and vulnerability exhibited by individuals caught up in these turbulent times. Amidst all this chaos, one name stands out – Rani Lakshmi Bai, often hailed as the Mutiny Heroine. Her unwavering courage inspired many to join her cause against British rule. She fought valiantly for her people until her last breath, becoming an emblematic figurehead for resistance against colonial oppression. In 1858, with Queen Victoria's proclamation declaring herself Empress of India following the rebellion's suppression, Jhansi witnessed another significant moment - The Accession of the Queen to India. This marked a new era for British rule over India while leaving behind scars from past conflicts. Today, when strolling through Commercial Street in Jhansi or exploring its vibrant markets bustling with life and commerce; it is hard to imagine that beneath its modern façade lies a rich tapestry woven with tales from history. Jhansi remains forever etched into our collective memory as a place where the course of history was altered.