Worldwide Guide to Women in Leadership
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of State of India/ Bharat
(Female suffrage 1947) Since 1784 the British gradually took control of the
subcontinent, it became independent 1948 and a republic 1950
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also Substates
1236-40
Sultan Regnant Galalat ad-Din Begum Radiya of the Delhi Sultanate (Most of
Northern India)
1556-58/60 Co-Regent Dowager Empress Hamida Begum of The Mughal Empire
After the death of Emperor Humayun (1530-1556), who spend 15 years in exile from
1540-55 his 14 year old son, Akbar, succeeded to the trone, and Hamida Begum (perhaps
also known as Maliam Anga) was part of the regency.
1662
De-facto Ruler Imperial Princess Rashanara Begum of the Mughal Empire
She siezed the power during the ilness of the brother, Emperor Aurangzer.
1562-1622 Politically Influential Empress Mariam uz-Zamani Begum Sahiba of the
Mughal Empire
As one of Jalaluddin Muhammad Akbar's three chief queens, she was politically
involved in the court until Nur Jahan became empress. Like other few women at
the Mughal court, she could issue official documents (farman), which was usually
the exclusive privilege of the emperor. She used her wealth and influence to
build gardens, wells, and mosques around the country. In 1586, she arranged a
marriage of her son, Prince Salim (later Jahangir), to her niece, Princess
Manmati (Manbhawati Bai), who was the mother of Prince Khusrau Mirza. Even
though she remained a Hindu after her marrage, she was buried according to
Islamic custom and was not cremated. Born as Rajkumari Hira Kunwari Sahiba - or
Harkha Bai, she was the eldest daughter of Kacchwaha Rajput, Raja Bharmal, Raja
of Amber, and lived (1542-1622).
1748-54 De-facto Ruler Baiji Sahiba Nawab Qudisa ahiba uz-Zamani Beum
Sahiba (Udham Bai)
of the Mughal Empire
Influential during the reign of her son,
Emperor
Ahmad Bahadur (1725-48-54-75),
she was imprisoned together with
him after he was deposed, blinded and imprisoned.
1876-1901
Empress Victoria of India (28.4.1876-22.1.1901)
Her Indian title was
Kaisar-i-Hind, the Empress of India.She was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender
of the Faith (20.6.1837 - 22.1.1901). She lived (1819-1901)
2007-12 President
Deputy Minister 1967-72 and Cabinet Minister 1972-83 and Congress Leader and Leader of the Opposition 1979-80 in Maharastra, Deputy Chairperson of the Union Upper House, the Rajya Sabha 1986-88, Governor of Rajasthan 2004-07. (b. 1934-).
Last update 27.07.12