By Muhammad Talha Amin Baruah

Savitribai Deshmukh, alias Rai Bagan, was a remarkable female warrior in the Mughal army, famed for her courage and leadership. Known as the “Tiger Princess”, she earned respect for her fierce fighting skills and strategic acumen during battles in the Mughal era. Despite the male-dominated military landscape, Rai Bagan stood out as a powerful and inspirational figure, exemplifying bravery and resilience. Her story is a shining example of an often overlooked Hindu Woman warrior who played a significant role in Mughal military history.

Savitribai Deshmukh was a Marathi woman born in a family of Deshastha Brahmins. She was the wife of Udaram Deshmukh, the Jagirdar of Mahur (in present day Maharashtra). Udaram had once showed his loyalty to the Mughal Emperor Sh

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