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WOMEN WARRIORS


Many Women in ancient India were warriors. They were trained in warfare and responsible for the safety of the family hand household. They felt a lot safer than the modern woman. Some queens led the army out in battle and defeated invaders. Tarabai, a warrior queen and her army managed to hold off Aurangazeb for quite some time. The Maurya kings used female bodyguards as they were equally strong, trained and talented, less likely to consume alcohol and more loyal. Women served as frontline soldiers and reserve troops. 

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