Woman's Day Around A Tribute

Women have a special place of pride and honour in the Indian Society. Their role in nation building is also well recognized. Like men they too have excelled in every walk of life.
If we turn the pages of History we come across great women rulers, queen warriors, women leaders, women Freedom Fighters, women saints, scholars, writers, social workers and what have you? . The country remembers them and honours them and brings out commemorative postage stamps in their fond memory even after they are gone. Some like are the following:

Women Rulers
Ahilyabai Holker (1725-1795)




Born in Ahmednagar of Maharashtra to Manakoji Shinde in 1725. Married to Khande Rao in 1733. When Khande Rao died in the battle of Kumbher in 1754 Ahilyabai learnt to run the princely State of Holker under the stewardship of her father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar. With the death of her father-in-law in 1766 the entire responsibility of running the State devolved on her. She proved herself to be an enlightened ruler from then onwards till her death in 1795.



RANI RASHMONI (1793 - 1861)

Born in a poor family she was married into a wealthy zamindar family of Calcutta. After the death of her husband the management of zamindari fell on her shoulders and she showed great managerial skill and leadership in her new role. Rani Rasmoni's nationalist outlook brought her in direct confrontation with the British rulers and each time and every time she had her way and the British could not prevail upon her. She was extremely religious and led an austere life.

WOMEN WARRIORS
RANI LAXMIBAI OF JHANSI (1834 - 185




Rani Laxmibai's courage, deeds of valour and heroic battle against the British have become the theme of many a folklore and ballad in the country. She is the immortal warrior the country has ever seen. Even as a child Laxmibai learnt horse riding and sward fighting. When both her husband Raja Gangadhar Rao of Jhansi and her only son died in 1853 she adopted a son and made him the heir to the throne. The British Governor General Dalhousie refused to recognize her adopted son as heir to the throne and ordered annexation of Jhansi into British Raj. Rani Laxmibai refused to part with Jhansi. A fierce fight ensued. The Rani fought the British undauntedly leading her forces from the front and showed great courage and skill. She was fatally wounded in the battle and she breathed her last on 18-06-1858.
KITTUR RANI CHENNAMMA (1778 - 1829)



Chennamma received training in horse riding , sword fighting and archery in her young age. She was married to Raja Mullasarja of Kittur, a princely state of Belgaum in Karnataka. Her husband died in 1816. Her only son died in 1824. Chennamma adopted Shivalingappa as her son and made him heir to the throne. The British did not accept this and ordered the expulsion of Shivalingappa. The Rani defied the order. A great battle ensued. The Rani fought the British with great courage and skill. She could not, however, hold out for long. She was taken captive and lodged in Bailhongal Fort where she died on 21-02-1829.
RANI DURGAWATI



When Dalpat shah, the ruler of Gondwana (present day Madya Pradesh), died in 1548 his infant son Bir Narayan become the ruler. Rani Durgawati took up the reins of governance on behalf of her son and administered the Kingdom most ably and benevolently for 16 years from 1548 to 1564. Gondwana, however, fell a victim to the aggressive designs of the Moghal Emperor Akbar of Delhi in 1564. He ordered his general Asaf Khan to occupy Gondawana. Rani Durgawati led her forces against the invading army and fought with great skill and bravery. Ultimately when her defeat become imminent she plunged her dagger into herself choosing death to dishonour.
RANI AVANTIBAI



When Vikramaditya Singh, the ruler of Ramgarh State died leaving behind his wife Avantibai and no heir to the throne, the British put the state under court administration. Avantibai vowed to win back her land from the British. She raised an army of four thousand men and led it herself against the British in 1857. A fierce battle ensured and Avantibai fought most valiantly but could not hold out for long against the superior strength of the British army. When her defeat become imminent she killed herself with her own sword and became a martyr on 20-03-1858.
JALKARI BAI



The folklore of Bundelkhand (part of Jhansi State then ) are full of heroic exploits of Jalkari Bai. She was a village girl and hailed from a very poor family. It is said that she had an encounter with a tiger while she was collecting firewood in the jungle and she killed the tiger single handed with her axe. She had a striking resemblance to Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi and because of this Rani took interest in her and inducted her into the women's wing of the army.

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BY MY FRIEND WOMANSLOVE BROUGHT TO U BY SUNKAN

A lovely tribute to great women.

Hopw we all get some inspiration from their life.

Warm regards
Roopa.

Dear Sundari,

A rightful tribute to all the women around the world.


Waiting for some more.

Some lessons to learn also.

hai friends as i could not upload all the pictures i am giving it as second part in my document hope u enjoy this and a very good source for your children's reference tooo..sunkan

Dear Sunkan,

Great info.... Thanks for sharing....

Veda

Originally Posted by Vysan

Dear Sunkan,

Great info.... Thanks for sharing....

Veda

thanks veda,
pl join the nalangu there and tell us ur pranks or was it not there ok tell us something about anyone's nalangu that u enjoyed also..u r welcome..sunkan

Dear Sunkan,
Great piece of info.A Real Tribute to all the Great women.
Thanks for posting

Vow! That was a real good compilation Sundari!
Let us all wish ourselves 'Happy Womens' Day!
Regards,
Malathi

Originally Posted by Malathijagan

Vow! That was a real good compilation Sundari!
Let us all wish ourselves 'Happy Womens' Day!
Regards,
Malathi

thanku malathi the rare bird here in my blog...sunkan

Originally Posted by aishu22

Dear Sunkan,
Great piece of info.A Real Tribute to all the Great women.
Thanks for posting

dear aishu,
when i first saw this so many young mothers in this site will helpthemselves to this page and keep it for the kiddos, if we do not update who will right...happy woman's day to u too..sunkan