Rani Ishwari Devi's Heroic Saga to Grace National Inspiration Site in Lucknow

• Rani Ishwari Devi, queen of Tulsipur estate, Balrampur, will be honored at the National Inspiration Site in Lucknow, inaugurated by PM Modi on Dec 25.
• She led a rebellion against the British in 1857 after her husband, Raja Drignarayan Singh, was imprisoned and murdered.
• Fought valiantly with her child on her back, never surrendered, and joined forces with Begum Hazrat Mahal and other revolutionaries.
• Moved to Nepal's Dang region after British atrocities; her Tulsipur palace was demolished.
• Maa Pateshwari University will research her life, ensuring future generations learn of her indomitable courage.

Why It Matters: Rani Ishwari Devi, a forgotten 1857 hero, finally receives national recognition for her indomitable courage.