Avantibai Lodhi - A Lifestory

Here's an introduction for Avantibai Lodhi: Avantibai Lodhi, a brave fighter queen, is a sign of courage and fighting against British rule. She was born in 1831 in the village of Manakpur. She got the throne of the Ramgarh kingdom after her husband, Vikramaditya Singh, got sick. Even though she ruled for a short time, she did a lot. Avantibai's kingdom was in danger from the British. They wanted to take over Ramgarh. She did not give in. She got her soldiers ready. In 1857, she joined the Sepoy Mutiny, which was a very important time in India's fight for freedom. People said she was very brave. Stories say she led her troops into battle, wearing armor and holding a sword. She planned many attacks against the British. She showed she was a great military leader. One important event was the battle at Kheri. She fought hard, protecting her land from the British soldiers who were better than hers. She was always there for her people and her kingdom. This made her friends respect her and made her enemies scared. In 1858, she was about to lose. Instead of giving up to the British, Avantibai chose to die. This showed how much she loved freedom. What she did, and how she thought of others before herself, still makes people want to be like her. She is remembered as a real queen and a fearless leader.