Question

From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.

Similarities	Contrast
a. ...........	a. ...........
b. ...........	b. ...........
c. ...........	c. ...........

Answer 1

The Rani of Jhansi and Joan of Arc

Similarities	Contrast
a. Both were courageous women who fought and won battles for their respective nations.	a. Rani of Jhansi was the daughter of a court advisor, while Joan of Arc was a simple peasant girl.
b. Both died young; Joan of Arc - 19 years, Rani of Jhansi - 29 years	b. Joan of Arc was burned at the stake (tied to a post and set on fire) by the Burgundians, while Rani of Jhansi was killed in a battle by the British.
c. Both were nicknamed Joan -The Maid Laxmibai - Rani of Jhansi	c. Rani Laxmibai was educated and trained in warfare, whereas Joan was not.