Laxmi Bai Nagar is a

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residential colony in

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. Laxmi Bai, meaning "city of

Lakshmibai Lakshmibai or Laxmibai is a name. It can be both a feminine given name and a surname. Notable people with this name include: Given name * Lakshmibai Newalkar (1828–1858), consort of the Maharaja of Jhansi, a princely state in what is today Utta ...

", is named for the Rani (queen) of the

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-ruled

Jhansi State Jhansi was an independent princely state ruled by the Maratha (caste), Maratha Newalkar dynasty under suzerainty of British India from 1804 till 1853, when the British authorities took over the state under the terms of the Doctrine of Lapse, a ...

, which is now a province of modern

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state. She fought for independence from the

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during the

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and died in combat. Laxmi Bai Nagar hosts doctors and staff of

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and serves as official residences for many

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to the

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and other employees of the government. Laxmi Bai Nagar largely hosts doctors and staff of

having 2000 govt. Flats & 24 Private Flats opposite N P Co. Edu. School. Having two local markets, one taxi stand, three bus stands, one dispensary, two gyms, two barat ghars, one gurudwara, five temples, five schools & equipped with all civic amentities.

Attractions

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Lake Park * Sarojini Nagar Market *

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* INA Market * Lodhi Gardens *

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Market *

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* Grih Kalyan Kendra

Local Restaurants

* Rang De Basanti Dhaba * Amar Jyoti *

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* Khatta Meetha *

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*harmesh cafe *

Educational Institutions

* Senior Navyug School * D.T.E.A. Senior Secondary School * Govt. Boys Senior Secondary School * Govt. Girls Senior Secondary School *N P Co-Ed Secondary School

References

{{Neighborhoods of Delhi Neighbourhoods in Delhi New Delhi district Cities and towns in New Delhi district Memorials to Rani Laxmibai