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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. |
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Solution
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. |
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