-- Sir Robert Hamilton, Agent in Central India
" [The Rani] is a woman highly respected and esteemed, and I believe fully capable of doing justice to the charge [of governing Jhansi] "
-- Major Malcolm, Political Agent
He later seemingly changed his mind, refusing to forward an endorsement of the Rani's case from Major Ellis, the Political Agent at Jhansi.
" [The Rani comported herself as] a brave-minded woman had to do in her position, [being] quite capable of discussing her affairs with a Committee or government."
-- 'Other witnesses' quoted in Fraser
" She is a wonderful woman, very brave and determined. It is fortunate for us that the men are not all like her."
-- Cornet Combe, 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry
Combe was one of those who intercepted her flight from Jhansi.
" In her death the rebels lost their bravest and best military leader."
-- Regimental history of the 8th Hussars
The 8th Hussars are most probably the unit responsible for her death.
" The Ranee was remarkable for her bravery, cleverness and perseverance; her generosity to her Subordinates was unbounded. These qualities, combined with her rank, rendered her the most dangerous of the rebel leaders."
-- General Sir Hugh Rose
(Officer commanding the force that took Jhansi and Gwalior)
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