Lesson-1
Fearless and Faithful
yes;"> Word-Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
1. | territory | a geographic area |
2. | rebellion | action of fighting against authority |
3. | troops | soldiers |
4. | withstand | to be strong |
5. | steadily | firm in position |
6. | armour | defensive covering for the body |
7. | dagger | a sharp pointed knife |
8. | disguised | to change the appearance |
9. | blazed | burn brightly |
10. | furious | extremely angry |
Internal Questions-
1. Who was Jhalkari?
2. Why the fearless little girl was nicknamed ‘Jhalkari’?
3. What was the name of the Trading Company?
4. Why did Rani want Jhalkari to be her companion?
5. What happened in March 1858?
6. How did Jhalkari fought in the Rani’s troops?
7. How did the British gain entry in the fort?
8. How did Jhalkari help Rani Laxmi in the fight?
9. What did Jhalkari say, when she see Dulaji with the British?
10. Why was Jhalkari sentenced to death by the British?
Internal Answers-
1. Jhalkari was a bold and fearless girl who lived in Bhojla village in Uttar Pradesh. She was also a willing worker and could stand long hours of strain and hardship.
2. When a leopard had attacked Jhalkari, she fought it single-handedly and killed it with a sturdy (strong) stick. After that she was nicknamed, ‘Jhalkari’ the tigress.
3. East India Company
4. Rani liked Jhalakri’s frank and fearless manner. That’s why she wanted her to be her companion.
5. The British first attacked Jhansi in March 1858 and the Rani’s troops fought back bravely.
6. Jhalkari rode from one point to another, firing at the British soldiers with a steady hand and sure aim.
7. With the help of Dulaji Thakur.
8. Jhalkari disguised herself in Rani Laxmibai’s clothes and rode her white horse.
9. When Jhalkari saw Dulaji with the British, She said, “You traitor! You coward! You shameless betrayer of your people!”
10. The British Commander knew that if Jhalkari was allowed to go free, she would be dangerous, so she was sentenced to death.
