The other heroine

While in Jhansi, I chanced upon the unique story of Jhalkari Bai- a woman soldier in Lakshmi Bai's army- who has also emerged as something of a local legend in Bundelkhand. What makes Jhalkari Bai's story even more intriguing is that political parties in the region have latched on to the fact that she was a Dalit and are using this fact for their own political gains.

Click here to read about the other heroine of Jhansi.