The Warrior Queen of Ramgarh
A courageous leader who led the charge in the 1857 Revolt.
A Defiant Stand Against the British
Rani Avantibai Lodhi, the queen of Ramgarh, was a fierce warrior and an unsung hero of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. After the British annexed her kingdom under the “Doctrine of Lapse,” she raised an army and challenged the might of the British East India Company, becoming a symbol of resistance in her region.
1857
The Year of the
Great Rebellion
Ramgarh
Her Kingdom
in Madhya Pradesh
A Legacy of Courage: A Timeline
1850s: Taking the Throne
After her husband’s death, Avantibai took charge of the kingdom as a regent for her son, skillfully managing the affairs of the state.
1857: The Call to Arms
She raised an army of 4,000 men and personally led her troops into battle against the British, inspiring widespread rebellion in the Mandla region.
1858: Battle of Shahpur
She won a decisive victory against the British in the Battle of Shahpur, a testament to her military prowess and leadership.
1858: The Final Stand
Cornered by British forces, she chose to end her life rather than be captured, becoming a martyr and an eternal symbol of Indian defiance against foreign rule.