Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Manikarnika, a poor priest’s daughter from Bithoor, grows up at the court of the exiled Peshwa of Poona. Brave, intelligent, and determined, she transforms into Rani Laxmibai, the legendary warrior-queen of Jhansi. This fictional diary captures her teenage years, revealing her journey from an ordinary girl to a fierce leader. Skilled in horse-riding, fencing, and academics, Manikarnika defies expectations, even excelling beyond most boys. Married at thirteen to King Gangadhar Rao, she embraces her role and co-rules Jhansi. When the British threaten her kingdom in 1847, Laxmibai prepares to fight for her land and legacy. An inspiring mix of history and fiction.