Episode 2 of 3

Protest Letter

When: 16 February 1854
Where: Jhansi
Part of: British annexation of Jhansi under the doctrine of lapse, 1854

Rani Lakshmibai wrote a letter to the Company protesting the annexation on 16 February 1854.

Following the rejection of Damodar Rao's claim, the Rani wrote a letter to the Company protesting against the annexation on 16 February 1854. This action was part of her efforts to contest the application of the doctrine of lapse.

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Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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