<P> The widow of the Raja of Jhansi , Rani Lakshmi Bai , protested against the annexation because her adopted son was not recognised as the heir to his adoptive father , and because the slaughter of cattle was permitted in the Jhansi territory . The Revolt of 1857 found Jhansi ripe for rebellion . In June a few men of the 12th native infantry seized the fort containing the treasure and magazine , and massacred the European officers of the garrison . The Rani put herself at the head of the rebels , and they captured several of the neighbouring British districts and princely states allied to the British . She died bravely in battle in Gwalior in 1858 . It was not till November 1858 that Jhansi was brought under British control . </P>
<P> The widow of the Raja of Jhansi , Rani Lakshmi Bai , protested against the annexation because her adopted son was not recognised as the heir to his adoptive father , and because the slaughter of cattle was permitted in the Jhansi territory . The Revolt of 1857 found Jhansi ripe for rebellion . In June a few men of the 12th native infantry seized the fort containing the treasure and magazine , and massacred the European officers of the garrison . The Rani put herself at the head of the rebels , and they captured several of the neighbouring British districts and princely states allied to the British . She died bravely in battle in Gwalior in 1858 . It was not till November 1858 that Jhansi was brought under British control . </P>
who led the revolt of 1857 in bundelkhand
who led the revolt of 1857 in bundelkhand
men of the 12th native infantry
men of the 12th native infantry