• Queens who Ruled India (1): Keladi Chennamma - the one who defied Aurangazeb successfully

  • Jun 14 2024
  • Length: 39 mins
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  • The Portugese called her 'Raina de Pimenta' or 'The Pepper Queen'. Born to a commoner, married to a king, she ascended the throne after the untimely death of her husband. She not only defended herself against patriarchy, but also against a barrage of enemy armies.

    She is best known for being the only queen who defied Aurangzeb, took over the might of his army and successfully got him to sign a peace treaty.

    Child Co-hosts: Kiaansh (6th grader, Mumbai) and Sathwik (7th grader, Kolkata)


    Reference material:

    (a) Blog on Keladi Chennamma

    (b) Swarajya magazine

    (c) Video on how she gave Rajaram shelter

    (d) Amar Chitra Katha book on Keladi Chennamma

    (e) Book on Chennamma by Shantadevi Malwad

    (f) Book on Women who Ruled India by Archana Garodia Gupta
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