Lakhsman Rao Jhansiwale

Lakhsman Rao Jhansiwale
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Lakhsman Rao Jhansiwale (1904 – 1959) was son of Damodar Rao of Jhansi[{Born Anand Rao}]the adopted son of Raja Gangadhar Rao and legendary Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi State. He started using surname, Jhansiwale after the land of their forebears, Jhansi. He lived a penury life and worked as typist at Indore.[1][2][3] The Government of Uttar Pradesh had presented a Sanad and a monetary award to him at a function held on 10 May 1957 in commemoration of his grandmother, Rani Laxmibai's, contribution in war of independence, celebrating the centenary of the Revolt of 1857.[3][2] He died in 1959 survived by two sons Krishanrao and Chandrakantrao.[3][1] The family was chief guest at felicitation ceremony on the inaugural function of Jhansi Jan Mahotsav held at Jhansi Fort in 2015.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Henry Soszynski (1906-05-28). "JHANSI". Members.iinet.net.au. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
  2. 1 2 3 "Jhansi honours its Rani's descendents". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2015-12-28. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
  3. 1 2 3 "The fate of Damodar Rao, the Son of Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi after the war". Cbkwgl.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2017-03-29.
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