Jhalkari Bai was the female leader of a resistance struggle against British rule in India.
She came from a very poor family in Bundelkhand and once killed a tiger with no assistance, using only her axe. She bore a close resemblance to Rani Laxmibai and Laxmibai convinced her to join the women's wing of the Indian army. Jalkari Bai, a.k.a. Bai defended Jhansi fort from British raids in 1857-1858. Just before the fort was going to be taken over, Bai convinced Laxmibai to escape. Bai then impersonated Laxmibai and took command of the army. By the time the British discovered that Bai was an impostor, Laxmibai was already far away. Bai then fought the British army, but was eventually compelled to surrender. However, the British general released her because he was impressed with her courage and leadership ability.
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There are hundreds and hundreds of characters who sacrificed their lives for the Country and we know little of them. Today's leaders boost of getting the independence with their sacrifice, but the real people are like the FOUNDATION STONE of the Temple of India, whom the general public does not know. Such articles should be in abundance so that the national spirit is aroused among our youth to make India a better place to live!!! ... kamal dev thapar :
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