Rani Laxmibai, also known as ‘Manikarnika’, was born on June 18, 1828, to Marathi Brahmin parents. She was married at the age of 14 to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. Today, on 18th June is the death anniversary of Rani Laxmi Bai whose fierce battle against the Britishers is known to the generations.

Vardhamana was born at Kundagrama, a suburb of Vaisali now known as Basukunda (modern Muzafarpur district of Bihar) in the Jnatric (known as Niya in Pali) Kshatriya clan. His father Siddhartha was a wealthy noble; mother Trishala was sister of a Lichchhavi prince Chetaka of Vaisali whose daughter was wedded to Bimbisara of Magadha.

Adi Shankara, also known as Adi Shankaracharya, was born in the month of Vaishakha in 788 CE on the 5th day after Amavasya during Shukla paksha. In the little town of Kaldi in Kerala, he was born to his father Sivaguru and mother Aryamba. Date of birth Shankaracharya’s date of birth is a controversial issue.

Imran Tahir and Suresh Raina, celebrated cricketers who have left an indelible mark on the sport, have found solace and joy in the arms of their loving wives, Sumayya and Priyanka. Together, they have weathered the storms and celebrated the victories, forming an unbreakable bond that transcends boundaries. Chukwuka Ubani is a passionate writer.

Fast Facts Date of Birth: October 2, 1869 Place of Birth: Porbandar, British India (now Gujarat) Date of Death: January 30, 1948 Place of Death: Delhi, India Cause of Death: Assassination Professions: Lawyer, politician, activist, writer Spouse: Kasturba Gandhi Children: Harilal Gandhi, Manilal Gandhi, Ramdas Gandhi and Devdas Gandhi