Long before the world was introduced to feminism, Maharani Tarabai was leading the Maratha empire. The Maratha empire under her reign was at its peak.

Yashwant Rao was a man of many great qualities. He was considerate, liberal, determined, fair, and just. But his biggest quality was to stand up against wrongdoers. Be it his drunk king or the mighty Peshwa Baji Rao. He was among the few who foresaw the horrors of colonisation.

Ranjit Singh is known as the Sher-e-Punjab, the lion of Punjab. He ruled Punjab at a time when only a lion like him could have survived as a king.

From losing seven kings in under two decades to becoming one of the wealthiest empires, Rajaraja completely changed the fortunes of the Chola dynasty

King Ashoka is known as the first Chakravarti Samrat of India. This title means ‘the universal ruler’. Ashoka’s rule extended to the whole Indian subcontinent. Considered the greatest Indian king by many, Ashoka’s life was no short of a rollercoaster ride.

Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan Empire. His life was nothing short of a fairytale. It had an evil king, a great mentor, and a perfect love story. Chandragupta is known as the first unifier of India. His reign is considered one of the biggest in the Indian subcontinent.

Rabindranath Tagore was born with a silver spoon. But he never let this fact become clutches to his creativity. Two nations, India and Bangladesh, have their national anthems written by Tagore. The depth of his work is beyond measure.

Gandhi represents the best of humankind. Early in his age, he understood the importance of human lives and hence chose peace and non-violence over hatred and violence.