Rani Durgavati

Rani Durgavati
  Context:
    'Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra’ concluded in Madhya Pradesh
  Background
    Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP government launched six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra
  About Rani Durgavati
    Born in 1524 in Chandela dynasty, Uttar Pradesh
    Father: Raja Salbahan of Ratha
      Known for Khajuraho temples
    Married to Dalpat Shah, kingdom of Garha-Katanga
    Widowed and took charge of ruling the kingdom
  Battle with Mughals
    Akbar led Mughal Empire’s expansion in India
    Mughal governor Asaf Khan attacked Garha-Katanga
    Rani Durgavati was struck by arrows, stabbed herself with dagger
  Rani Durgavati’s leadership
    Managed kingdom for 16 years
    Maintained trade relations and undertook public works
    Described as combination of beauty, grace and bravery by Abul Fazl
  Legacy of Rani Durgavati
    Political symbolism
      Patriotic ruler and defender of culture
      Symbol of pride and honour
    Connected to Madan Mahal Fort in Jabalpur with son Veer Narayan
    University of Jabalpur renamed Rani Durgavati Vishwavidyalaya, 1983
    Postage stamp released in her memory by Indian government, June 24, 1988
    Durgavati Express named for the Queen
    Inshore Patrol Vessel, ICGS Rani Durgavati, commissioned by Indian Coast Guard, July 14, 2018

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