Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to R Lakshmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi on her 192nd birth anniversary.He said the story of the heroism of Lakshmibai will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen.
"Tributes to the brave and inspiring R Lakshmibai, who introduced her amazing prowess in the first war of independence. Her story of heroism will always remain a source of inspiration for the countrymen," Prime Minister Modi said on Twitter.
One of the greatest Indian freedom fighters, R Lakshmibai was born on this day in 1828 in Varanasi as Mkarnika Tambe.
She played an important role in the revolt of 1857, known as the first war of independence.
( With inputs from ANI )
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