Category Archives: Women Rulers

RIP Jayalalithaa

Posted on 08/12/2016 by Anu M

Jayalalithaa – 24 February 1948 – 5 December 2016  

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Indira Gandhi

Posted on 20/11/2016 by Anu M

Indira Gandhi, 19.11.1917-31.10.1984. When I was a schoolgirl in Delhi, our school was called upon to be part of the welcome for the visiting Soviet leader – we are probably part of some long lost Films Division footage of bright … Continue reading →

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Hiatus

Posted on 25/10/2013 by Anu M

I am moving so next post will be a while coming. In the meantime, to round out the kickass ladies posts I had one earlier: The Rani of Jhansi Polo Playing Ladies of the 17th century

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The Women who Ruled Post

Posted on 12/05/2013 by Anu M

On tumblr: Razia Sultan and Chand Bibi.

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