: 12 Indian Queens Who Bravely Challenged Norms to Etch Their Names in History #IndiaNEWS #History ‘What is a queen without her king?’ The answer to this can be found in these 12 stories, which

12 Indian Queens Who Bravely Challenged Norms to Etch Their Names in History #IndiaNEWS #History
‘What is a queen without her king?’

The answer to this can be found in these 12 stories, which are a testament to the valour of Indian queens, and how the absence of fear set them apart.

Here’s why we celebrate them.

1. Rani Abbakka Chowta

A 16th-century warrior, Rani Abbakka is known for her undying fight against the Portuguese, when they began colonising the areas in proximity to the Indian Ocean. Growing up, little Abbakka would hear about this.

Rani Abbakka

So when she was crowned Queen, she was committed to resisting the Portuguese. The latter was infuriated by her effrontery and waged war on the palace where she lived.

The first of these attacks was in 1556 and continued over the next few decades. The queen, however, was not one to be thwarted and emerged victorious every time. However, fate had other plans, and in one such crossfire, she was wounded and captured by the enemy.

2. Queen Ahilyabai Holkar

Born in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahmednagar, Ahilyabai often noticed how women’s education was not given much importance. Though she was homeschooled by her father, she always desired the welfare of others.

Anyone who has witnessed Ahilya’s rise to power said it was her tryst with destiny that made her queen. This is because, despite being married into a royal family and giving birth to a prince, she lost her husband, father-in-law, and son, all within a span of a few decades.

Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar

So when she ascended the throne on 11 December 1767, she was committed to leading her people of Malwa to greatness. Through her reign, she fiercely protected the dynasty, refuting attacks and widening her troop base.

3. Rani Tarabai Bhonsle

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