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Rani of Jhansi accepted the British suzerainty.

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The above statement is False.
Jhansi was a state annexed by the British based on Dalhousie’s Doctrine of Lapse. As the revolt of 1857 spread across regions, Jhansi joined the same. The revolt in Jhansi was led by Rani Laxmi Bai, wife of the deceased king. Britishers demanded the surrender of the city of Jhansi, but Rani refused to do so. Rani didn’t bow down but led the revolt fearlessly and bravely. She joined the sepoy rebels. However, she lost the battle. But she retreated to Gwalior. Rani of Jhansi died fighting the battle at Gwalior in 1858 at 23. Rani of Jhansi is recognized as the foremost figure who led the revolt of 1857.
The correct statement is that Rani of Jhansi refused the British suzerainty.

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