Rani Abbakka Chowta was the first Tuluva Queen of Ullal. She fought the Portuguese in the latter half of the 16th century.
Rani Velu Nachiyar was the first queen to wage war against the East India Company in India. She ruled the Sivaganga estate from 1780 to 1790.
Jhalkari Bai played a crucial role in the Revolt of 1857. She was a soldier in Rani Lakshmibai's army and was a prominent advisor to the queen.
Matangini Hazra was a Gandhian. In 1930, she participated in the Civil Disobedience Movement and went to jail for breaking the Salt Act.
Gulab Kaur posed as a journalist and distributed arms to the Ghadar Party.
Chakali Ilamma played a crucial role during the Telangana rebellion. She inspired several women to fight for their freedom and dignity.
Padmaja Naidu, the daughter of Sarojini Naidu and the fourth Governor of West Bengal from 1956 to 1967, became an Indian freedom fighter at 21.
Bishni Devi was the first female fighter from Uttarakhand, jailed during India's freedom struggle.
Durgawati Devi, popularly known as Durga Bhabhi, was one of the few women revolutionaries who actively participated in the armed revolution against British rule.