Sikandar Begum

Sikandar Begum was a prominent 19th-century queen of the princely state of Bhopal in India. She ruled from 1844 to 1860, overseeing a period of political stability and modernization. As a female ruler in a patriarchal society, she was known for her strong leadership, diplomatic skills, and efforts to improve education and infrastructure. Her reign was marked by maintaining independence amidst British colonial expansion, and she is remembered for her wise governance and efforts to uphold her state's sovereignty.