 Meanwhile, Dulha Ju, in charge of one of the gates of the fort, had made a pact with English and opened the doors of Jhansi for the British forces.When the British rushed the fort, Laxmibai, on advice of her courtier, escaped through another gate amidst the chaos of heavy fighting and casualties.Upon hearing of Laxmibai's escape, as Laxmibai told Jhalkaribai set out for General Rose's camp in disguise and declared herself to be the Queen.