Heroines Powerful Indian Women of Myth and History 1st Edition by Ira Mukhoty ISBN 9384067490 9789384067496

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ISBN 10: 9384067490 
ISBN 13: 9789384067496
Author: Ira Mukhoty

The idea of heroism in women is not easily defined. In men the notion is often associated with physical strength and extravagant bravery. Women’s heroism has tended to be of a very different nature, less easily categorized. All the women portrayed—Draupadi, Radha, Ambapali, Raziya Sultan, Meerabai, Jahanara, Laxmibai and Hazrat Mahal—share an unassailable belief in a cause, for which they are willing to fight to the death if need be. In every case this belief leads them to confrontation with a horrified patriarchy.In the book we meet lotus-eyed, dark-skinned Draupadi, dharma queen, whose story emerges almost three millennia ago; the goddess Radha who sacrificed societal respectability for a love that transgressed convention; Ambapali, a courtesan, who stepped out of the luxurious trappings of Vaishali to follow the Buddha and wrote a single, haunting poem on the evanescence of beauty and youth. Raziya, the battle-scarred warrior, who proudly claimed the title of Sultan, refusing its fragile feminine counterpart, Sultana; the courageous Meerabai who repudiated her patriarchal destiny as cloistered daughter-in-law of a Rajput clan; the gentle Mughal princess who claims the blessings of both Allah and the Prophet Muhammad and wishes ‘never to be forgotten’; Laxmibai, widow, patriot and martyr, who rides into legend and immortality fighting for her adopted son’s birthright; and Hazrat Mahal, courtesan, begum, and rebel queen, resolute till the very end in defying British attempts to seize her ex-husband’s kingdom.In these engrossing portraits, mythological characters from thousands of years ago walk companionably besides historical figures from more recent times. They rise to reclaim their rightful place in history. Daughters, wives, courtesans, mothers, queens, goddesses, warriors—heroines.

Heroines Powerful Indian Women of Myth and History 1st Table of contents:

• Chapter 1: Draupadi – The Epic Heroine

  • The Birth of Draupadi and Her Role in the Mahabharata
  • Draupadi’s Strength and Leadership
  • Her Struggles and Triumphs: From Humiliation to Revenge

• Chapter 2: Rani Durgavati – The Warrior Queen

  • The Rise of Rani Durgavati in Gondwana
  • Her Military Campaigns and Battle Against the Mughals
  • A Legacy of Courage and Sacrifice

• Chapter 3: Lakshmibai – The Rani of Jhansi

  • The Early Life and Marriage of Lakshmibai
  • The 1857 Rebellion and Lakshmibai’s Heroic Leadership
  • The Legacy of Rani Lakshmibai’s Courage and Defiance

• Chapter 4: Mirabai – The Devotional Saint

  • The Life and Philosophy of Mirabai
  • Mirabai’s Love for Krishna and Her Rejection of Social Norms
  • Mirabai’s Impact on Bhakti Movement and Spirituality

• Chapter 5: Sita – The Ideal Woman in Indian Myth

  • The Story of Sita in the Ramayana
  • Sita’s Trials: Exile, Fire, and Redemption
  • Sita’s Strength, Loyalty, and Enduring Grace

• Chapter 6: Rani of Kittur – The Queen Who Defied the British

  • The Rani’s Early Life and Political Savvy
  • Her Rebellion Against British Rule
  • The Rani’s Legacy in Indian History

• Chapter 7: Sarojini Naidu – The Nightingale of India

  • The Early Life and Education of Sarojini Naidu
  • Her Role in the Freedom Struggle and Leadership in the Indian National Congress
  • Sarojini Naidu’s Literary Legacy and Influence

• Chapter 8: Kalpana Chawla – The Space Pioneer

  • The Journey of Kalpana Chawla from India to NASA
  • Kalpana’s Achievements and Tragic Loss
  • A Tribute to Her Courage and Vision

• Chapter 9: Savitribai Phule – The Pioneer of Women’s Education

  • Savitribai Phule’s Role in Education and Social Reform
  • Her Struggles Against Caste and Gender Inequality
  • The Lasting Impact of Savitribai Phule’s Work in Empowering Women

• Chapter 10: Noor Inayat Khan – The Spy Who Defied the Nazis

  • The Life of Noor Inayat Khan: A Spy in World War II
  • Her Work with the British Intelligence and Her Arrest
  • Noor’s Legacy and Heroism in the Face of Adversity

• Chapter 11: Indira Gandhi – The Iron Lady of India

  • The Early Political Career and Rise of Indira Gandhi
  • Key Events in Her Prime Ministership: Emergency, Bangladesh Liberation, and More
  • Indira Gandhi’s Legacy in Indian Politics and Global Influence

• Chapter 12: The Forgotten Heroines – Stories of Unsung Women

  • Exploring the Lives of Lesser-Known but Impactful Women in Indian History
  • Contributions from Various Regions and Communities

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