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RANI NAIKI DEVI: FIERCE QUEEN OF GUJARAT
Dr. Gaurav Aggarwal
HOD and Associate Professor MAIMS, Delhi

corridors of time as a testament to the
indomitable strength of the human
spirit. she exhibited a fierce
determination that set her apart from
her peers. Raised in humble
surroundings, she imbibed the values
of courage, integrity, and compassion
from her parents, who instilled in her
the belief that no obstacle was insurmountable. Rani Naika
devi was trained in sword fighting, cavalry, military
strategy,diplomacy and all other subject of state craft right
from a young age.
After the death of his husband, Rani Naika devi become
Rani ki Vav or Queens's Step Well the regent of chalukya dynasty and took
is a marvelous and mesmerizing piece over the actual reins of administration
of sand stone of Maru Gurjara style in 1176. Muhammad Ghori,the founder
storagestructure in Gujarat. Jain scholar of Islamic rule in India plan to attack in
"Merutunga", who composed the region Rani NaikaDevi.Quite like
"Prabandha Chintamani" in 1304, her ancestor Bhimaldeva -I, Rani Naika
records that this step well is built by a choose the battleground where enemy
queen named Rani Udayamati of can be in most disadvantageous
ChalukyaDynasty(942-1244 CE) of situation. Rani Naika Devi shattered the
Gujrat.Rani Udayamati build's this pride of the army of Muhammad Ghori
unique monument as tribute to his in the battle of Kasahrada in 1178 AD
husband, the Chaulukya King with her Gorirlla warfare techniques.
Bhimadev -I(1024- 1066). This step Due to the bravery and strategic assault
well is located in patan in Gujarat. of fierce Queen of Patan, Gujarat
Patan's old name was Anhilwara, which was tenth largest remained invincible forMuhammad Ghori.
city of the world in 1000 CE according to historin Naika Devi epic victory finds echoes in works of several
TeritusChandler.This vav underscore the sanctity also nd local chroniclers. Someshwara's works mention that Rani
importance of the indispensable natural resource. Naikacrushed the meechchha army.The Mussalim
In the annals of history, there are figures whose courage chroniclers, too mention the defeat of Ghori forces in Gujarat.
and resilience transcend time, inspiring generations with their Despite her Stewardship in such a decisive moment in her
unwavering determination and unyielding spirit. One such kingdom,RaniNaika Devi is not credited much by any big
luminary is Rani Naika, a remarkable woman from the author of history. But The contribution and brave resistance
heartlands of Gujarat whose name echoes through the of queen like her will continue to leave an indelible stamp in
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