Jhansi laxmi bhai biography of alberta
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Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi
Birth
Lakshmibai started life as Manikarnika, nicknamed Manu, born in Varanasi (Benares) the daughter of Bhagirathi and Moropant Tambe in 1827 or 1828.
There is some confusion over her birthdate so see Questions and Answers for more details.
Jhansi laxmi bhai biography of alberta
Manikarnika's mother died when she was small, possibly when she was about two years old.
As a side note, Manikarnika is the name of the principle cremation ghat in Varanasi. If that seems a touch morbid, for Westerners at least, it is worth noting that 'Manikarnika' means something like "mistress of the jewels" and is associated with the earrings that the goddess Parvati hid at the ghat.
Moropant Tambe was an advisor to Chimnaji Appa, brother to Baji Rao II who was the last of the Maratha peshwas. Chimnaji Appa died when Manikarnika was about three and her father moved to Bithur and became a member of the court of Baji Rao.
As a result of her father's position she spent her