The first queen of India to fight the East India Company

The story of Rani Lakshmi Bai, known as the "First Woman Freedom Fighter," takes an unexpected turn.image source:

The date of Rani Lakshmi Bai's birth is 9 November 1828.image source:

But before Rani Lakshmi Bai, who is regarded as the "First Indian Queen," there was a woman independence fighter who fought the East India Company.

Let's examine a few fascinating details about this "brave" "Veeramangai":

The princess of Ramanathapuram was Velu Nachiyar.

She was the sole child of Queen Sakandhimuthathal and King Chellamuthu Vijayaragunatha Sethupathy of the Ramnad kingdom.