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Sacrifices And Bravery
Rani Lakshmibai
In order to preach the eternal principles of Dharma and righteousness there have been
numerous women saints, scholars, rulers and freedom fighters who have shone as a beacon
of hope and courage under great odds to millions of women all over the world.This
particular page is here to help educate others about the existence of women warriors
throughout the span of time. Often women dove into battle to protect their land, homes,
ideals or families, the same reasons men did.Today women still take up arms against
enemies, remember the women of the past and present and let us keep their spirits alive
within our hearts!
She was born on 19 November,1828 in a Brahmin family, at Kashi now know as Varanasi.
Manikarnika was her first initial name but her family members called her Manu. She was
trained in horse riding, shooting and fencing. She was very found of doing adventurous tasks
since childhood. At the age of 16, she married Raja Gangadhar Rao, who was the then
Maharaja of Jhansi. She gave birth to a boy child, unfortunately, the child not survived for a
long time. Soon after the death of the child Raja Gangadhar Rao fell sick. Gangadhar’s
health became very worse and died on November 21, 1853.
In those days British rulers brought an order that the kings who have no heir those kingdoms
merge into British India, They have already decided to adopt Damodar Rao as their son for
next heir to the Jhancy Kingdom. But Lord Dalhousie did not considered Damodar Rao as the
legal heir of Jhansi due to the adoption.
Rani Jhansi was determined not to give up Jhansi. She strengthened its defences and
assembled a volunteer army. Women were also given military training. Rani’s forces were
joined by warriors including Gulam Gaus Khan, Dost Khan, Khuda Baksh, Lala Bhau Bakshi,
Moti Bai, Sunder-Mundar, Kashi Bai, Deewan Raghunath Singh and Deewan Jawahar
Singh.During this rebellion many British civilians, including women, and children were killed
by the sepoys. The British wanted to end the rebellion quickly. Meanwhile, unrest began to
spread throughout India and in May of 1857, the First War of Indian Independence erupted in
numerous pockets across the northern subcontinent. She fiercely fought with British, finally
British got victory in March, 1858. Then she moved Gwalior and met Tantya Tope for support
to continue her fight against the British. Her brave and courageous fight encouraged many
warriors in later years, however she lost her life in the battle of Gawlior on 18, June 1958.
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Rani Padmini
Padmini, also known as Padmavati, was a legendary 13th-14th century. Padmavati was the
daughter of Gandharv Sen, the king of the Singhal kingdom. Rani Padmini was an Indian
queen who ruled Chittorand by marrying King Rawal Ratan Singh. He defeated King Malkhan
Singh and married her during a swayamvar. She was so beautiful that even Alauddin Khilji
attacked Chittor in order to capture her. He only wanted to capture her for her beauty as her
harem. The lustful Sultan was furious and ordered his army to storm Chittor. But hard as
they tried the Sultans army could not break into the fort. Then Ala-ud-din decided to lay
seige to the fort. The seige was a long drawn one and gradually supplied within the fort
were depleted. Finally King Ratnasen gave orders that the Rajputs would open the gates
and fight to finish with the besieging troops. On hearing of this decision, Padmini decided
that with their men-folk going into the unequal struggle with the Sultan’s army in which
they were sure to perish, the women of Chittor had either to commit suicides or face
dishonour at the hands of the victorious enemy. A huge pyre (Jauhar) was lit and followed
by their queen.
There are a number of contesting stories about Padmavati aka Padmini. While on the one
hand, the Rajput community maintains the sanctity of everything related to her, historians
often say that her life was nothing but a poet’s imagination.
Rani Chennamma
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She was born in the small village of Kakati in Belgaum, Karnataka in 1778. From a very
young age she received training in sword fighting, archery and horse riding and got private
lessons at home. Once King Mallasarja of Kittur was moving around trying to find support
from neighbouring kingdoms to fight Tipu Sultan and approached Dhulappa Desai. He then
saw Chennamma and was attracted to her confidence and bravery.Though he was already
married and had a son Shivalinga Rudra Sarja, he took Chenamma as his second wife. They
had a son who died at a young age. King Mallasarja also passed away. It is said that East
India company’s collector and political agent Thackeray wished to capture Kittur to expand
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of kittur decided to take charge and rallied
together her trusted men to fight against the British. As a conclusion of this war British
officers including Thackeray were killed. The remaining officials and soldiers were imprisoned
and she ensured that they were treated with courtesy and kindness.
The British Empire was enraged at the humiliation of defeat at the hands of a small ruler
and sent bigger armies to Kittur to capture it.. A fierce battle was fought but this time due to
a number of traitors in her camp she lost the battle and was captured by the British and
their treasury looted.
It is said that such was her indomitable courage and fearlessness that she tried to escape
twice from the Kittur fort but was recaptured both times and then put in solitary
confinement for life. She spent her days performing pooja and reading the holy texts till her
death.In the year 1829 she died in confinement with the dream of a free Kittur in her heart
and mind. Her burial place or Samadhi is at Bailhongal taluka surrounded by a small park.
Rani Chennama was a great example of this principle of real living by showing to the world
that one woman could stand against the might of the British Empire for upholding justice
and righteousness.A statue of Rani Chennamma was inaugurated in Parliament building in
New Delhi in the year 2007 by the then president and prime minister. A number of
memorials have been set up naming schools, parks etc in her name. Every year her legacy is
commemorated from October 22 to 24 during the Kittur Utsava.
Razia Sultana

Razia Sultan was the first Muslim female ruler. She ruled in Delhi from 1236 to 1240 as the
Sultan herself. Her father Iltutmish had come to Delhi as a slave serving under Qutb-ud-din
and had risen to the post of a provincial governor. Razia was a bold young woman, trained
in military warfare and administration. However, her ascent to the throne did not come
easily. Her brother had taken over the throne after the death of their father, and she could
claim the crown only after her brother died. After becoming the Sultan of Delhi she adopted
a gender-neutral attire and proved to be an efficient, capable, and brave ruler. She was
widely respected and loved by her officials and public but one of her brothers usurped the
throne. In the conflicts that followed, Razia was brutally killed.
Ahilyabai Holkar
She was born in the village of Chondi in Jamkhed, Ahmednagar in 1725, she was fondly
referred to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar was the Holkar Queen of the Malwa kingdom. Her
father, Mankoji Rao Shinde, was the Patil (chief) of the village. Her father home schooled her
to read and write. She was married to Khanderao Holkar in 1733 at the tender age of 8.But
unfortunately her husband Khanderao was killed in the battle of Kumbher in 1754, leaving
her a widow at only 21. Ahilyabai’s only son Male Rao Holkar ascending the throne under
her regency. Young monarch Male Rao too died, a few months into his rule, on 5 April 1767.
Ahilyabai stood undeterred even after loosing her entire family.She did not let the grief of
her loss affect the administration of the kingdom and the lives of her people. She took
matters into her own hands. She petitioned the Peshwa after her son’s death, to take over
the administration herself. She ascended the throne and became the ruler of Indore on 11
December 1767. The supreme ruler of the Empire, Peshwa Raghoba, was instigated by one
of Ahilyabai’s own ministers to confiscate the excess wealth of Indore. Ahilyabai pointed out
to him that under the agreements that existed the wealth of the treasury was supposed to
be for the well being of her subjects or for charitable purposes.
The Peshwa was infuriated that she defied him, and threatened military action. She in turn
challenged him to come and meet her on the battlefield. She gathered a small force, which
included many women, and set out to fight. A message was sent to the Peshwa: “Now I will
show you how weak I am. If I lose fighting against men I will have lost nothing. But if you
lose against women then you will be in the soup! And remember, that is exactly what will
happen.”
The Peshwa had a change of heart. He said, “You have misunderstood. I do not come to
fight, but to mourn your son’s death.” He ended up staying as Ahilyabai’s guest for a month
and was thoroughly impressed at the skill with which she ruled. For example, she had
greatly reduced crime and theft, by encouraging poor people to get involved in trade and
farming.At the age of 70 Ahilyabai passed away in Rameshwar. Her life shines brightly in the
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ruling her kingdom with piety and selflessness; sincerely devoting
herself to her subjects while keeping Dharma at the forefront of all that she did. Her life will
be an inspiration for future generations of Hindus.
Meerabai / MiraBai
MiraBai was born in 1504 AD at Chaukari village in Merta District of Rajasthan.She is

considered to be born in about 1498 in Rajasthan to Veer Kumari and Ratan Singh. Her
mother died during childbirth when Meera was around eight years old. She was then raised
and educated by her grandfather, Rao Duda and father’s older brother, Rao Viram Dev at
Merta. MiraBai was soft-spoken, mild-mannered, gifted, sweet, and sang with a melodious
voice. She was reputed to be one of the most extraordinary beauties of her time with fame
spreading to several kingdoms and provinces. Her father, Ratan Singh, was the second son of
Rao Duda ji, a descendent of Rao Jodha ji Rathor, the founder of Jodhpur. The powerful King
of Mewar, approached Rao Duda for MiraBai’s hand in marriage to his son Bhojraj.
MeeraBai’s education included knowledge of scriptures, music, archery, fencing, horseback
riding and driving chariots. She was also trained to wield weapons in case of a war.
However, MiraBai also grew up amidst an atmosphere of total Krishna consciousness, which
was responsible in molding her life in the path of total devotion towards Lord
Krishna.However, MiraBai could not bear the thought of marrying a human being when her
heart was filled with thoughts of every nature, all about her Krishna.MiraBai could not bear
the thought of marrying a human being when her heart was filled with thoughts of every
nature, all about her Krishna. But unable to go against her beloved grandfathers word, she
finally consented to the marriage. But her devotion and love never ended to Krishna.
The turning point in Meerabai’s life occurred when once Akbar and his court musician Tansen
came in disguise to Chittor to hear Meera’s devotional and inspiring songs. Both entered the
temple and listened to Meera’s soul – stirring songs to their heart’s content. Before he
departed, he touched the holy feet of Meera and placed a necklace of priceless gems in front
of the idol as a present. Somehow the news reached the KumbhaRana that Akbar had
entered the sacred temple in disguise, touched the feet of Meerabai and even presented her
a necklace. The Rana became furious. He told Meerabai, “Drown yourself in the river and
never show your face to the world in future. You have brought great disgrace on my family”.
well this is not the reason for her death.
It is said that Mira was given poison and she consumed in the name of Krishna’s prasad then
she died in 1547. The new ruler of Chittor, her brother-in-law, Vikramaditya, did not like her
open devotion and mingling with commoners. He attempted to kill her through various
means. This is where the mention of serving poison to her comes.
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Akkadevi was well known for being an able administrator and capable general. She was a
princess of the Chalukya dynasty of Karnataka and governor of an area known as Kishukādu,
situated in the present day districts of Bidar, Bagalkot and Bijapur. Her life journey started
from 1010 CE and ended in 1064 CE.
She was also called Gunadabedangi, meaning “beauty of virtues”. She was a lady of beauty
with brains who governed KishuKadu as an adept general, administrator and a governor.In
the course of Akkadevi’s rule, she expanded her province, encouraged education through
grants, and gave liberally to Jaina and Hindu temples. Akkadevi was said to be “a
personage of great reputation and consequence”.An inscription dated 1022 calls her as
courageous as Bhairavi in war.
Maharani Jijabai
Jijabai was born in 1594 in the town of Sindhkhed in Maharashtra. Her father was an
eminent Maratha Sardar and nobleman named Lakhuji Jadhavrao, while her mother was
Malasa Bai. Her father served the NizamShahi of Ahmednagar and was proud of his high
position and status. She tied the knot with Shahaji Bhosle, Together they had eight children,
of whom six were daughters and two were sons, Shivaji being one of them, the legendary
Maratha king and warrior who stood strong against the rivaling Mughal Empire.
Jijabai remained with her husband at the Fort of Shivneri, devotedly standing by his side;
however, she was disappointed with the fact that both he and her father served under other
rulers, while she longed for freedom under a kingdom founded by the Marathas
themselves.Jijabai was known to be an influential and determined woman who was an
embodiment of self-respect and virtue.
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