1857 The Women Warriors of Jhansi

The year of 1857 is very significant in the history of War for Indian independence. Rani Laxmi Bai is well known for her war with the British. But very few know that there were scores of women warriors who stood firmly with Rani of Jhansi and sacrificed their lives in the war of independence.
Among these women warriors, there were Santanies, Muslims, tribals, nomads and even those outlaws who had revolted against the British. British called them dacoits. There was a Muslim Mundar Khatun, the bodyguard of Rani of Jhansi who protected her queen till her last breath.
Moti Bai, the Muslim royal dancer laid down her life for her queen. Another woman warrior was Jhalkari Bai who helped the queen to escape from the fort when it was surrounded by the British. Mundar was with her queen till both of them succumbed due to fatal injuries.
Jhansi fort has three graves in it. They are of Ghaus Khan, Moti Bai and Khuda Baksh. These three stood by their queen and laid down their lives fighting against the British. Banda ruler Nawab Ali Bahadur (II) was foster brother of Laxmi Bai who stood by her against the British.
It is unfortunate that some narrow-minded people are creating a wedge among different communities; especially between Sanatanies and Muslims.
This drama has been written with a view to make the people aware of the sacrifices of Muslim and other communities in protecting their motherland. Rest in the drama.