Leadership

Assignment no. 3

Personality Development &

Communication Skills
A Batch
Aditi Aanchal
Het Patel
Vraj Patel
Sriharsh Satapathy
Tilak Patel
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Topic Page No.

Leader name & picture 3

Reason for selection 4

Biography 5

Leadership Style 6

Leadership Proof 10

Learning & Inspiration 11

Reference 13

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Rani Lakshmi Bai 4
Reason for selection
Her exceptional qualities as a leader have
inspired me to consider her as one of the
strongest leaders in the world, and I would like to
highlight some of the key reasons why I believe
this to be the case.

• Rani Lakshmibai demonstrated incredible

courage and resilience.
• Her determination and bravery in the face of
overwhelming opposition make her an
inspiration for anyone facing difficult
challenges.
• She was dedicated to the welfare of her
people and worked tirelessly to improve their
lives. She was deeply committed to social 5
justice and equality, and fought against
discrimination and oppression.
BIOGRAPHY
Rani Lakshmibai was born in Varanasi in 1828 and was
married to the Maharaja of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhar Rao, in
1842. After her husband's death in 1853, she refused to
surrender to the British East India Company, which was
trying to take over Jhansi. She led her troops into battle
against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857 and
gained a reputation as a skilled warrior and leader. Rani
Lakshmibai ultimately died in battle on June 18, 1858, at the
age of 29, but her legacy as a symbol of resistance and
courage lives on.

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Leadership Style
Transformational

Rani Lakshmibai was a transformational leader because she

inspired and motivated her followers to achieve their full
potential and to work towards a common goal. She set a
high standard for herself and others, and was committed to
empowering her people to fight for their rights and their
freedom.

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Leadership Style
Transformational Example

One of the battles that she fought was the Siege of Jhansi,
which lasted for two weeks. In one particular incident during
the siege, Rani Lakshmibai was wounded in battle and had
to be carried back to safety by two of her loyal soldiers. As
they were carrying her away, they were surrounded by
British soldiers who were intent on capturing her. Rani
Lakshmibai could have ordered her soldiers to abandon her
and save themselves, but instead, she encouraged them to
continue fighting and to carry her to safety. She said, "I shall
not allow myself to be taken alive. I have come to fight, not
to surrender."
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Leadership Style
Visionary

Rani Lakshmibai was a visionary leader because she had a

clear vision of a free and independent India, and she worked
tirelessly towards achieving that goal. She was able to
communicate her vision to her followers and inspire them to
work towards it with dedication and passion. Rani Lakshmi
Bai's vision of a free and independent India inspired her
followers to fight for their rights and their freedom. Her
leadership and vision were so powerful that she became a
symbol of resistance against British colonial rule in India.
Her vision of a free India inspired many other freedom
fighters who continued to fight for India's independence
even after her death. 9
Leadership Style
Visionary Example

After the death of her husband, Raja Gangadhar Rao, the

British East India Company attempted to annex Jhansi,
which was under the rule of the Rani. Rani Lakshmibai
refused to surrender to the British and instead, raised an
army of both men and women to fight for their freedom. She
believed that India should be free from foreign rule and that
the people of India had the right to govern themselves.

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Leadership Proof
Rani Lakshmi Bai's leadership is
evident through her actions during
the Siege of Jhansi in 1857.
Despite being outnumbered and
outgunned, she led her army into
battle and fought with great courage
and determination. She inspired
and motivated her troops to
continue fighting, reminding them of
their duty to protect their homeland 11
and their people.
Learnings & Inspirations

Courage and Determination: Rani Lakshmi Bai's unwavering courage and

determination to fight for her people and their freedom is a powerful inspiration.
She faced numerous challenges and obstacles but never gave up or lost hope.

Resilience: Rani Lakshmibai faced numerous setbacks and defeats, yet she
continued to fight for her people's freedom. Her resilience and ability to bounce
back from failure is an important lesson for anyone facing difficult times.

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Learnings & Inspirations

Selflessness: Rani Lakshmi Bai's selflessness and dedication to her people is a

powerful inspiration. She put her people's needs above her own and made
numerous sacrifices for their sake.

Inspiration to Women: Rani Lakshmi Bai's leadership and bravery serve as an

inspiration to women around the world. Her ability to break gender stereotypes
and lead an army into battle is a testament to the strength and capability of
women leaders.

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References

• https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Febnw.net%2Fhistory
%2Frani-laxmi-bai-martyrdom-day-know-interesting-facts-about-the-queen-of-
jhansi
%2F&psig=AOvVaw2FbHCw9NeZ2PoDHEt0K_fF&ust=1680707477625000&
source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBAQjRxqFwoTCKChtrPBkP4CFQAAAAAdA
AAAABAq
• https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fin.pinterest.com%2F
pin%2F521080619357594167%2F&psig=AOvVaw2FbHCw9NeZ2PoDHEt0K_
fF&ust=1680707477625000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBAQjRxqFwoT
CKChtrPBkP4CFQAAAAAdAAAAABA5
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rani_of_Jhansi#Siege_of_Jhansi

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