In 1857 a revolt broke out in India against British Rule. It was started by soldiers of Meerut and later on many rulers of different states like Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi, Mughal Emperor Bahadurshah, Nana Saheb Peshwa, Tatya Tope, Kunwarsinh of Jagdishpur and many others joined it. Within a short period it was spread throughout the whole country and became a serious challenge to the British Rule in India. It took nearly one and a half year to suppress this revolt. This revolt gave inspiration to Indians to fight for freedom. This revolt resulted in dissolution of British East India Company by Queen Victoria in 1858. And India was brought under direct rule of Crown of England.
The Indian Government is issuing a commemorative coin set on 150th anniversary of this ‘First War of Indian Independence’ in 2007. This set contains a hundred rupee and a five rupee coin. The reverse side of coin shows Rani Lakshmibai on a horse in the middle with Mughal Emperor Bahadurshah on right and Tatya Tope on left with soldiers below them. It is a very good and attractive design. This is the best way to pay tribute to these and many other freedom fighters who gave their lives to get freedom and independence.
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