Rani Durgavati (1524-2024) was the descendant of the famous Chandela dynasty of Mahoba and the queen of the Gond kingdom of Garha-Katanga. She was born on 5th October 1524 A.D. in the family of famous Chandel emperor Keerat Rai. Having spent her childhood listening to these tales of bravery and valour, Durgavati too imbibed the same spirit within her. It is of little surprise then that she was trained in hunting, archery and horse riding from a very young age, interested in mastering the skills typically associated with a warrior. So much so that the historical records list trophy hunting as one of her favorite pastimes. Even Abul Fazl mentions here as being good with both gun and arrow. Rani Durgavati , the warrior queen of the Gond kingdom, is remembered every year on June 24 for her courage and sacrifice. She bravely fought Mughal forces and chose martyrdom over surrender. Learn about the life and legacy of Rani Durgavati , the Chandela princess who became the queen of the Gond kingdom and fought against the Mughal Empire. Discover how she defended her kingdom, built reservoirs, patronized learning, and died with glory at the Battle of Narhi.
