Rani Lakshmibai, the Queen of Jhansi, was one of the most important leaders of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Lakshmibai opposed British rule and became a symbol of resistance among Indian nationalists. She died from wounds received in the Rebellion on 18 June 1858. After her demise, the British were able to suppress the Rebellion with ease.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who served as a senior and one of the most important leaders of the Indian National Congress, played an important role in the Indian independence movement. One of the earliest political lieutenants of Mahatma Gandhi, Vallabhbhai Patel played key roles in several non-violent civil disobedience movements, including the Quit India Movement.