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Statewise GK · Q100

Uttar Pradesh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 100

Q100

Who was the husband of the Queen of Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai?

A.
Raja Baji Rao
B.
Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar
Answer
C.
Raja Baji Rao-II
D.
Anand Rao

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Manikarnika was married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar, in May 1842 and was afterwards called Lakshmi Bai (or Laxmibai) in honour of the Hindu goddess Devi Lakshmi and according to the Maharashtrian tradition of women being given a new name after marriage.