Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai Punyatithi is observed in Jyeshta month. It is the death anniversary of Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai – the brave queen and warrior who fought valiantly against the British. Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai Punyatithi 2023 date is May 26. As per Gregorian calendar she died on June 17, 1858. Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai fought against the British during the first war of Independence in 1857. When her husband died, Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai was denied to rule her kingdom and the British took over the reigns. She took over the kingdom by defeating the British and declared independence. The British returned to take back the city of Jhansi and in the battle she inflicted serious damage to the British army but was defeated. She then took refuge in Kalpi. She died fighting in the battle of Kotah ki Serai. Jhansi Rani Lakshmi Bai Punyatithi as per Hindu lunar calendar is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha Saptami Tithi or the seventh day during the waxing pha