Ahalyabai (1735-1795) was the ruler of the Indore State. “She was one of the purest and most exemplary rulers that ever existed” according to Sir John Malcolm, a great Maratha historian. She was the daughter of Manakoji Shinde of Aurangabad. She was married to Khanduji, only son of Malhararao Holkar. Malhararao was an assistant chieftain
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Meerabai was one of the foremost exponents of the bhakti cult and an inspired poetess belonging to the 15th century. She sang in Vrajbhasha or Vrajbhasha mixed with Rajasthani, in praise of Sri Krishna. Meera was born in a princely family of Rajasthan. When she was a child, Raidas, a saint visited her house and
Continue Reading...Ganapati Deva, King of Kakatiya in coastal Andhra, had two daughters, Rudramba and Ganapamba. The king recognized Rudramba, the elder daughter as his heir. She was educated and trained in all aspects of state administration. She ascended the throne on the death of her father in A.D. 1262. A few of the nobles in the
Continue Reading...The pages of Indian history are illumined by the lives of great women radiating brilliance from different spheres of action.These stories are taken from the ” Great Women of India ” series, published by Shri Ramakrishna Math. Today we talk of empowering women. But in Tara we have one whose native intelligence enables her to
Continue Reading...When one Guru was dying, one of his disciple asked him “Guruji, who was your master?”He said, “I had thousands of masters. If I just relate their names it will take months, years and it is too late. But three masters I will certainly tell you about. One was a thief. Once I got lost
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