Q100
Who was the husband of the Queen of Jhansi Rani Laxmi Bai?
A.
Raja Baji Rao
B.
Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar
AnswerC.
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.