06-21-2008, 03:21 PM
June 9, 1964
Shastri sworn in as PM
17 June 1858 Rani Janshi Laxmibai falls
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<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->The Rani met her death on 17 June, during the battle for Gwalior. The Rani of Jhansi donned warrior's clothes and rode into battle to save Gwalior Fort, about 120 miles west of Lucknow in what is now the state of Madhya.............
Because of her unprecedented bravery, courage and wisdom and her progressive views on women's empowerment in 19th century India, and due to her sacrifices, she became an icon of Indian nationalist movement.
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Shastri sworn in as PM
17 June 1858 Rani Janshi Laxmibai falls
<img src='http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/a/a8/Rani_of_jhansi.jpeg/180px-Rani_of_jhansi.jpeg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->The Rani met her death on 17 June, during the battle for Gwalior. The Rani of Jhansi donned warrior's clothes and rode into battle to save Gwalior Fort, about 120 miles west of Lucknow in what is now the state of Madhya.............
Because of her unprecedented bravery, courage and wisdom and her progressive views on women's empowerment in 19th century India, and due to her sacrifices, she became an icon of Indian nationalist movement.
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