Keladi Chennamma: Queen who challenged Aurangzeb and saved Chhatrapati Shivaji’s son

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Chennamma, the queen of Keladi, took over the governance of Keladi after her husband’s death. She reigned magnificently for over 25 years. However, her story remains largely unsung in the history. She, not only emerged as a formidable leader, but also saved her kingdom from a ruthless tyrant, Aurangzeb. Today, on the occasion of International Women’s Day, let’s highlight the story of a fierce female leader.