10 Powerful and Greatest Women in Indian History

Sarojini Naidu She was an Indian Political Activist and Poet.

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Ahilyabai Holkar She is regarded as one of the finest female rulers in Indian history.

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Aruna Asaf Ali She was an Indian educator, political activist, and publisher.

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Savitribai Phule She is counted amongst the first feminists in India, a pioneering teacher, and an anti-caste discrimination activist.

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Anandi Gopal Joshi She was one of the earliest female physicians in the country.

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Sucheta Kripalani She was Indian freedom fighter and a politician.

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Lakshmi Sahgal She was an officer in the Indian national army and minister of women's affairs in Azad Hind government.

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Indira Gandhi She was an Indian Politician and first female Prime Minister of India.

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Anna Chandy She was the first female judge and first High Court judge in India.

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Kalpana Chawla She was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space

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Get to know the 8 most successful women in Indian Banking sector.

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