The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c6.69
The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c6.69
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It is quite well known that Rajput princesses were adepts in the use of the sword and the spear. They could lead the armies and direct the government in the hour of need. Kūrmādevī, a queen of king Sāmarasī, took over the administration of her kingdom on her husband's death and repulsed the attacks of Kutub-ud-Din. Javāhirdevī, a queen of king Saṅgā, died fighting at the head of her army, while defending Chitor after her husband's death. Rajput history is full of such instances and they need not be all enumerated here.