Rani Laxmibai: Warrior-Queen of Jhansi
| ISBN | 978-93-5302-604-2 |
| Pages | 256 + 8 pp colour photos |
| Size | 5.50 in x 8.50 in |
| Format | Paperback |
Description
xRani Laxmibai was a courageous and independent personality, a capable ruler, an intelligent communicator, and defender of the faith. She was sagacious when it came to her people and astute in dealing with her enemies. It was because of these qualities that she became the Rani of Jhansi not just in name but representing bravery and sterling qualities.
Written after extensive research, this book portrays the making of a remarkable queen.
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About The Author
xPratibha Ranade
Pratibha Ranade is the author of twenty-five books in Marathi. These include Badnaseeb, a novel on the last Mughal emperor Bahadurshah Zafar, Afghan Diary, a socio-political analysis and an eyewitness account of the Saur revolution in Afghanistan, Burakhya Adchya Streeya, a study of the issues faced by Muslim women, Aispais Guppa Durgabainshi, an interview with Durgabai Bhagwat, Phalani te Phalani, a book on the creation of Bangladesh, and Asmitechya Shodhat Pakistan, a book on the Pakistani search for identity. She has won several literary awards for her works. Some of her books have been translated into English. She has also presented research papers at Indian and international conferences. Her short story, “On the other side of the river”, published by Nehru Centre, London, has been included in the collection of short stories by prominent Indian women writers. Mumbai University has prescribed Smaranvela, a collection of her literary articles, for the B.A. course in Marathi literature. She has also received research grants from Ford Foundation and Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.Sanjay Ranade
Dr. Sanjay Ranade is associate professor at the Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Mumbai. He has translated Mehmood: Man of Many Moods from Hindi to English. His novel Where Ends Collide won the third prize in the international novel writing competition conducted by oxfordbookstore.com in 2000. His Marathi play Archimedes was judged the best in the All India Radio National Playwright Competition 1999.Shipping & Return
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FAQ
xQ1. What is Rani Laxmibai: Warrior-Queen of Jhansi about?
Written by Pratibha Ranade after extensive historical research — this biography portrays the making of the brave warrior-queen of Jhansi who led her troops against the British in 1857.
Q2. Who was Rani Laxmibai?
Rani Laxmibai (1828-1858) was the queen of Jhansi and a leading figure of the Indian Rebellion of 1857 — celebrated as a symbol of courage and patriotism.
Q3. Is this suitable for young adults?
Yes — written in an engaging style suitable for readers aged 15 and above.
Q4. What is the price?
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