Quick Info
| Profession | Warrior/Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1830 |
| Age | 27 years (died on 04, Apr, 1858) |
| Birthplace | Bhojla Village, Jhansi, British India |
| Date of Death | 04/04/1858 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Jhalkari Bai was a Dalit warrior and trusted advisor to Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Born in 1830 to a farmer's family in the Dalit community, she rose from a low-ranking soldier to become the head of the Durga Dal, the women's brigade of the Jhansi army. She was renowned for her exceptional martial skills, including archery, sword-fighting, horseback riding, and marksmanship. Jhalkari Bai played a crucial strategic role in the rebellion, most notably by disguising herself as Rani Lakshmi Bai to deceive the British forces and allow the queen to escape danger. She died on 4 April 1858 while defending her queen and fighting against the British. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Did not attend |
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| College/University | Did not attend |
| Educational Qualification | Home-schooled by her father in warfare acts |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Koli (Dalit) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (a the time of her death) | Widowed |
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| Marital Status (at the time of her death) | Widowed |
Family
| Father | Suba Singh (Farmer) |
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| Mother | Jamuna Devi |
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Career
| Started as a low-ranking soldier in Rani Lakshmibai's army. | |
| Rose to become a trusted advisor to Rani Lakshmibai. | |
| Led the Durga Dal, the women's wing of the Jhansi army. | |
| Played a key role in planning and strategizing battles alongside Rani Lakshmibai. | |
| Fought in multiple battles during the 1857 Rebellion, including engagements at Dantiya, Bhandari, and Unnao gates. | |
| Strategically disguised herself as Rani Lakshmi Bai to deceive British forces and facilitate the queen's escape. |
Favourites
| Favourite Quote | Jai Bhavani |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jhalkari Bai was a notable figure in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. | |
| 2. She was raised by her father with qualities traditionally associated with boys. | |
| 3. Her father trained her in the art of wielding weapons. | |
| 4. Jhalkari Bai was introduced to Rani Lakshmibai by her husband Puran Singh. | |
| 5. She led her own army known as 'Durga Dal'. | |
| 6. Jhalkari Bai disguised herself as Rani Lakshmibai to assist the queen in evading the British Army. | |
| 7. She was captured by the British Army but managed to escape. | |
| 8. Jhalkari Bai met a martyr's end in a battle. | |
| 9. As a young girl, she killed a tiger with an axe when it attacked her. | |
| 10. She played a key role in planning and strategizing battles alongside Rani Lakshmibai. | |
| 11. British General Hugh Rose reportedly said that if one percent of Indian women were like her, the British would have to leave India. | |
| 12. A statue was installed in her honour in Gwalior in 2001. | |
| 13. The Government of India released a commemorative stamp in her honour. | |
| 14. Dalit communities in Bundelkhand celebrate Jhalkaribai Jayanti every year in her memory. | |
| 15. She became a widow at a very young age after her husband Puran Singh was killed defending the Jhansi fort. | |
| 16. Her uncanny physical resemblance to Rani Lakshmi Bai was strategically utilized in military deception tactics. |