The Brave Queen of Jhansi: Reading Comprehension for Class 6 

This inspiring reading comprehension worksheet for Grade 6 tells the remarkable story of Rani Laxmibai — the fearless queen who became a symbol of India’s resistance during the Revolt of 1857. Born as Manikarnika in Varanasi, she learned horse riding, sword fighting, and archery at a young age. After marrying the King of Jhansi, she became Rani Laxmibai. When the British tried to take control of her kingdom after her husband’s death, she refused to surrender, famously declaring, “I shall not give up my Jhansi.” She led her soldiers into battle with courage and determination, even carrying her young son on her back while fighting. Though she lost her life in 1858, her bravery inspired generations and made her an enduring symbol of courage, patriotism, and women’s strength.

Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar? 

Reading comprehension builds vocabulary, structure, and moral awareness. For Class 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It improves sentence understanding through factual and emotional narration. 
2. It connects language with history and values like courage and leadership. 
3. It encourages descriptive writing through strong character examples. 
4. It inspires confidence, determination, and respect for heroic figures. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet offers engaging comprehension tasks that blend history with language learning: 

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students identify key facts about Rani Laxmibai’s birthplace, skills, and bravery during the British attack on Jhansi. 

Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions 
Learners describe her childhood, how she inspired others, and why the British wanted Jhansi. 

Exercise 3 – Deep Thinking Questions 
Students reflect on what makes her a true symbol of courage, the lessons her life teaches, and her role in India’s freedom struggle. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Choose the Correct Option 
1. Where was Rani Laxmibai born? – Varanasi 
2. What skills did she learn as a child? – Horse riding and sword fighting 
3. What did she do when the British attacked Jhansi? – She fought bravely 

Exercise 2 – Short Answers 
1. Rani Laxmibai’s childhood name was Manikarnika. 
2. She inspired others by leading her army and training women to fight. 
3. The British wanted Jhansi to expand their control after her husband’s death. 

Exercise 3 – Extended Thinking 
1. Rani Laxmibai is a symbol of courage because she fought fearlessly for her land. 
2. Her life teaches students to be brave and never give up in the face of difficulty. 
3. Her actions inspired many others to join India’s freedom movement. 
4. Synonym of “bravery” – courage. 

Inspire your child with the story of India’s fearless queen! Build reading skills, moral values, and historical knowledge with this powerful Class 6 worksheet. 

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