1. Lord Dalhousie, who introduced the doctrine of lapse, opposed recognizing the adopted heir and annexed Jhansi. by the doctrine of lapse.
2. She refused to hand over Jhansi to the British. The War of Mutiny (1857) broke out in Meerut, and Laxmi Bai was declared regent of Jhansi and ruled on behalf of her minor heir.
3. To protect herself from Britishers, she was engaged in making troops face the fierce Britishers.
4. She organised her troops and assumed charge of rebels in the Bundelkhand region.
5. Many kings of Meerut came forward to support her in the war against the Britishers.
6. In January 1858, General Hugh Rose began a counter-offensive in the Bundelkhand region. In February, he captured the saga and headed towards Jhansi. Rose’s troops surrounded the fort of Jhansi, and a fierce battle took place between them. She did not surrender and, with a small force of troops, escaped from the palace and headed eastward, where other rebels joined her.
7. Then Tantia Tope and Lakshmi Bai mounted a successful invasion of the city fortress of Gwalior. Nana Sahib, a prominent leader, was declared as the leader of Peshawar.
8. After successfully taking over Gwalior confronted a British counterattack led by Rose. She was dressed as a man who fought a battle with Rose and was killed in combat.
9. She showed gallantry and heroism by trying her minor son on the back and dying with a sword in her hand.

Conclusion

Indian history has not yet witnessed a brave woman who fought fiercely with the British. She martyred herself in a struggle, attained swaraj and relieved Indians from the clutches of British rule. At a young age, she took all responsibilities on her shoulders and stood as an inspiration and admiration for a lot of people. She engraved her name in golden words in the history of India. She will always be remembered in the hearts of every Indian.