Rani Indira Kshyatriyapati of Jaganvanshi Rajputs

Rani Indira Kshatriyapati of Satara - Queen Regent of Maratha, vassal of Jaganavanshi Rajputs.

A more detailed presentation (and more anachronism) of the Indian Female Warriors by combining the style of Marathi, Mughals and Mauryan attires with a little artistic touch.

Historically speaking, it was not uncommon in ancient and medieval India for women warriors to be found. From the epic of Mahabratha, to Indian Independence, some of the most renowned battles are fought by Indian women.

The epic of Mahabratha tell of Chitrāngadā, one of Arjuna's wifes, who lead her father's army to save her kingdom from marauders attack. Besides the ancient legend, heroines such as Rani Lakshmibhai, Ram Pyari Gurjar and Umadevi, are immortalized for their military proweress.

As for the character depicted in the sketch, Rani Indira Kshatriyapati is a fictional character based on the ruling dynasty of Maratha Empire, the Chhatrapatis from the House of Bhonsle belonging to its founding father Shivaji raje. The reason why Maratha was chosen is because of its romantic depiction in Indian history.

Many empires have existed and co-exist in Hindustan, streching as far as afghanistan and baluchistan. Few have succeeded in their legacy of conquest, while others dissapeared into obscurity, but back then, the lands were fought by the indians, and few foreign invaders managed to venture deeper than what alexander did. It was not until the arrival of timurids, that everything changed.

Their subsequent invasions led by Babur established the Mughal Empire, which became the sole uncontested ruler of India, using her wealth to furhter fuel their ruler's ambition. Many smaller kingdoms and states fell under the Mughal might, but the Marathis resisted, fought and was triumphant in their victory against the "foreign ruler" of India. It was them, who held that India was to be ruled by their kings and princes whose blood runs deep to the ancient rulers of Hindustan.