**Summary of Press Release: Tribute to Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi**
On March 20, 2026, Shri Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, issued a formal tribute to Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi in observance of her martyrdom day. In a statement disseminated by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Delhi, the Minister recognized her life as an exemplary model of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism.
The tribute highlighted Rani Avantibai Lodhi’s historical significance during the Revolt of 1857, noting her resolute fight against British colonial forces and her decision to choose martyrdom over surrender. Shri Amit Shah stated that her sacrifice conveys a lasting message of dedication and self-respect toward the nation.
**Document Metadata and Metrics:**
* **Source:** Ministry of Home Affairs
* **Release ID:** 2242847
* **Posted Date/Time:** 20 MAR 2026, 11:39 AM
* **Origin:** PIB Delhi
* **Visitor Counter:** 284
* **Reference Codes:** RK/PR/PS/SC
* **Available Languages:** Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.
Key Entities Referenced
Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi: Historical freedom fighter celebrated for her sacrifice and resistance against the British during the Revolt of 1857.
Shri Amit Shah: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation who issued the tribute on her martyrdom day.
Revolt of 1857: The historical uprising against British rule which forms the context of Rani Avantibai Lodhi's martyrdom.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The primary government department that published the commemorative announcement.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister and Minister of
Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, pays tribute to
Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her
martyrdom day
Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi’s life remains an
unparalleled example of courage, sacrifice and patriotism
During the Revolt of 1857, she fought valiantly against the
British and chose martyrdom over surrender
Posted On: 20 MAR 2026 11:39AM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah paid his heartfelt tributes to
Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her martyrdom day.
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi Ji’s life is an unparalleled example
of courage, sacrifice and patriotism. During the Revolt of 1857, she fought resolutely against the British
and chose martyrdom instead of surrender. Her sacrifice conveys an eternal message of dedication and
self-respect towards the nation. Humble tributes to her on her martyrdom day.”
***
RK/PR/PS/SC
(Release ID: 2242847) Visitor Counter : 284
Read this release in: Urdu , Marathi , ही , Bengali , Assamese , Punjabi , Gujarati , Telugu , Kannada