THE RANI OF JHANSI

I won't keep you in the dark
About India's Joan of Arc.
The year was 1857.
She was one more than twice eleven.
And the fighting, it was stark.

Dead was the king of Jhansi.
So it fell to her as Rani.
She took charge of the troops,
And she never let them droop,
For she was a spunky lady.

Being greatly in demand,
Of volunteers she took command.
She died fighting for the cause.
Of her bravery it is because
That she's a heroine throughout her land.

I want you to understand
That on this she had not planned.
But the situation deteriorated
Until to fight she was obligated.
Then the British got the upper hand.