(Historic Women) Rani Rudrama & Chandupatla Inscription, John Lang & Laxmibai, Hazrat Mahal & More

his is an old article- updated with two new notes: Rudrama Devis
Chandupatla inscription and John Langs India connection.

1.
Rudrama Devi & Chandupatla Inscription
2.
John Lang, the Lawyer of Laxmibai (1816-1864)
3.
Hazrat Mahal: 135th Anniversary
4.
Stree Shakti Puraskar
5.
Women in Freedom Struggle of India
6.
Mock Questions
Rudrama Devi & Chandupatla Inscription

Why in News? 2014, November was her 725th Anniversary.
1236-1240
Razia Sultan, the daughter of Iltumish, became the first and only woman rule D
1259-1289
Rudrama Devi, the first Hindu female ruler of Andhra-Telangana region.
Rudrama devi belonged to Kakatiya dynasty, Capital- Warangal, ran several

irrigation and welfare programs and defended her empire from attacks of Chola
and Yadav kings.
Telanganas Chadupatla village inscription says she died on 27th November

1289 in a battle. So 2014 marks her 725th Death Anniversary.
John Lang, the Lawyer of Laxmibai (1816-1864)

Why in news? Because Modi gifted something to Australian PM in 2014,
November.
John Lang was the first native novelist of Australia. Notable novels: Will he marry
her?, My friends wife, Forgers Wife, Secret Police, Too clever by half.
Lang in India
184
2
Came to India, learned Hindi language and ran The Moffusilite newspaper. Lang publish
jailed for libel.
185
4
Governor General Lord Dalhousie annexed Jhansi, under doctrine of Lapse- after the Kin
(Laxmibai) and his adopted son Damodar Rao behind.
After Anglo-Sikh wars, East India company did not pay money to one
contractor Joti Ram, who had supplied them war-provisions. John Lang fought
his case, and won a hefty compensation from East India company.
Impressed with his legal acumen, Rani Laxmibai asked John Lang to get
Jhansis annexation removed.
John Lang prepared a petition against the East India company. But British
government discarded it in a week. [perhaps to settle the score of earlier defeat
in that contractor case and his Anti-British newspaper articles.]
1857
Rani fought and died during Sepoy mutiny
1864
John Lang died and buried in Mussoorie.
2014
Modi gifted Langs petition against East India Company, to Australian PM Tony Abbott, t
Hazrat Mahal: 135 th Anniversary

Hazrat Mahal = 135th Anniversary, hence she automatically becomes important for
UPSC Mains 2014. Just like Maulana Azad in Mains-2013
Q.Write a note about the contribution of Begam Hazrat Mahal in Indias
struggle for Independence. (200 words)
1856 under Doctrine of Lapse, Lord Dalhousie exiled the Nawab wajid Ali shah of
Awadh to Calcutta. His wife, Begum Hazrat Mahal took the charge of the state, and
played a prominent role in the mutiny of 1857
1.
Provided Leadership to rebels of Lucknow, and fought in the name of her

minor son Birjis Qadr.
2.
In the war of Alambaug, herself fought against British troops.
3.
Assisted Nana Saheb in Kanpur.
4.
Lord Dalhousie asked the help of Nepals Rana Jang Bahadur and offered
areas of Gorakhpur and Awadh in return. Begum countered Dalhousies move
by offering the Rana three more province of Awadh apart from Gorakhpur.
5.
Assisted Maulvi Ahmedullah (Danka Shah) against attack on Shahjahanpur

(Firozabad) and defeated Henry Lawrence.
6.
British again attacked great force, she was defeated but escaped to Nepal.
7.
British offered pension to her if she gave up her claim on throne for his son.
But Begam denied and chose to live in Nepal, where she died in 1879.
Begum Hazrat Mahal fought with great fervor, showed exceptional courage and
organisational skills. She had ability to unite people from different class and
provided an instrumental leadership during Indias first struggle for independence.
~200 words.
Stree Shakti Puraskar

Every year, Women and child Development Ministry gives Stree-Shakti Purarskars.
Winners not *that* important but the historic women associated with them=
important for MCQ. Where they belong to, what time era they lived in?
Exact years not important. But chronology is
WHEN
100-300
12591289
15981674
WHERE
TN
Andhra
MH
WHO
Kannagi
Rani Rudramma
Mata Jijabai
17251795
MP
Rani Ahlyabai Holkar
18281858
UP
Rani Laxmibai
19151993
Manipur
Rani Gaidinliu
Zeliang.
WHAT
character in Tamil epic Silapathikaram
Madurais Pandyan king murdered her h

curse on the city.
ruler of Kaktiya dynasty, in Andhra Parde
defended her kigdom against Cholas and
mother of Shivaji the founder of Marat
also known as rajmata Jijabai Bhosle,
queen of Malwa kingdom, after death of
patron of Hindu temples.
we already know why she is famous
Naga spiritual leader and freedom fighte
1932: Imprisoned for life at age 16
1947: released
Nehru gave her title Rani
Got Padma Bhushan
Women in Freedom Struggle

Abbreviations used in following table:
R=rich, M=middle class, P=poor, ?=not mentioned in book, and I did not
bother googling (Because in real life preparation, a candidate wouldnt have that
much time to do Ph.D on everything.)
NV=non-violent. R=Revolutionary / violent methods.
Aruna Asaf Ali
NV
Begum Safia
Abdul Wajid
Durgabai
Deshmukh
Jyotirmoyee
Ganguli
NV
NV
NV
Breaking the social conventions, married to a Muslim

during CDM and Individual Satyagraha. Hoisted tricolor @
Editor of Inquilab a monthly journal of Congress
Rich Muslim Family, Post graduate from Allahabad Un

her participation in Quit India movement.
Middle class family, initially couldnt afford education
Studied law, practiced in Madras High court.
Jailed for salt satyagraha
Andhra Mahila sabha for welfare of women.
left Government job during civil disobedience movem
took part in the British demonstrations
Demanded the release of jailed INA soldiers. Killed by
Kasturba
Madam Bhikaiji
Cama
Matangini Hajra
Nehru
Rajkumari
Amrita Kaur
Rehana Tyabjee
NV
Took part in all the programs of Gandhi, jailed during

two years later.
herself influenced by Dadabhai Naoroji, she Inspired I

Mataram and organization free India society.
NV
NV
NV
NV
NV
Unfurled first national flag of India in Germany.
born in a poor peasant family of Bengal- exploited by
Dandi March,
campaigned for non-payment of Chowkidari tax- arres
During Quit India movement, planned an Attack on po

national flag.
Jawaharlals mom: Swarup Rani Nehru, provided mora
His sister Vijay Laxmi Pandit: jailed thrice during CDM
Wife Kamala Nehru: participated in CDM and No-tax c
Royal family from Punjab
Grad. from England, influenced by Gandhi
Jailed for quit India movement
Affluent family, her father was a Judge.
Sarojini Naidu
Cpt. Laxmi
Sahgal
NV
Kalpana Dutt
Joshi
Nanibala devi
influenced by Gandhi, joined Sabarmati Ashram, NCM
President of Youth congress
Jailed for QIM
First muslim lady to sing Vandemataram in Congress s
Graduated from London
one of the first women to participate in Freedom strug
under mentorship of G.K.Gokhale
later participated in all programs of Gandhi, including
served as President of Indian national congress.
Even her daughter Padmaja Naidu, 21, was arrested fo
young medical student
Became Captain of all-woman Rani of Jhansi regiment

Subhash Chandra Bose.
Led the troops in Burma during WW2, but caught by t
Revolutionary from Bengal.
part of Surya Sens Chittagong republication army. Cau
Brahmin family. Widowed @the tender age of 16
Preetilata
Waddedar
Rani Gaidinliu
Joined Jugandhar party, associated with revolutionary
Arrested for transporting weapons and ammunition
was the first and only woman to be tortured by the po
Calcutta jails first woman prisoner.
Part of Chittagaong revolutionaries of Surya Sen.
Organized attacks on British establishments in Bengal
Consumed Postassium cyanide to evade detention an
Naga Tribal, who organized rebellion to overthrow Bri
Jailed for 14 years, freed after independence. Given tit
Mock Questions
Q1. Which of the following statements are correct?
A.
B.
Rudramma Devi was a contemporary of Rani Laxmibai.

Rudramma Devi had signed a treaty with the French, for protection against
the British.
C.
Both A and B
D.
Neither A nor B
Q2. Chadupatla inscription is located at ____ and mentions the ____.

A.
Andhra Pradesh, Thervada Buddhism
B.
Telangana, Conquests of Chera Kings.
C.
Andhra Pradesh, Conquests of Chola Kings
D.
Telangana, Heroic death of Rudramma Devi.
Q3. Rudramma Devi belonged to ___ dynasty and her capital was located at ___.
A.
Chera, Thiruvanthapuram
B.
Chola, Hampi
C.
Pandya, Madurai
D.
Kakatiya, Warangal
Q4.Which of the following were actual queens?

1.
Kannagi
2.
Rani Rudrama
3.
Rani Gaidinliu
Answer choices
a.
Only 1 and 2
b.
Only 2 and 3
c.
Only 1 and 3
d.
None of them
Q5.Which of the following did not participate in Indias struggle for

independence?
1.
Rani Ahalyabai Holkar
2.
Rani Rudrama
3.
Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang
Answer choices
1.
Only 1 and 2
2.
Only 2 and 3
3.
Only 1 and 3
4.
All of them participated
Q6.Consider following statements about John Lang

1.
2.
3.
He was the founder of Theosophical societys Missouri chapter.

He was the editor of Annie Besants newspaper Commonweal while she
was in jail.
He was the legal counsel of Begum Hazrat Mahal and Rani Laxmibai.
Correct statements are:

A.
Only 1 and 2
B.
Only 2 and 3
C.
Only 1 and 3
D.
None of them
Q7. John Lang was born in ____ and died in ____.

A.
Australia, Mussoorie
B.
Mussoorie, Australia
C.
America, Australia
D.
Australia, Britain
Q8. Correct Pair

A.
Rani Rudramma: Kerala
B.
Rani Ahlyabai Holkar: Maharashtra
C.
Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang: Assam
D.
None of Above
Q9. Correct Chronology: (1) Rani Gaidinliu Zeliang; (2) Rani Ahlyabai Holkar; (3)
Mata Jijabai; (4) Rani Rudramma
A.
1234
B.
2143
C.
2134
D.
4321
Mains General Studies Paper-1: Answer following in 200 words each

1.
Q. Defying the barriers of age, gender and religion, the Indian women
became the torch bearer during the struggle for freedom in India. Discuss.
(Mains-2013)
2.
Critically evaluate the contribution of Begum Hazrat Mahal and Rani

Laxmibai in Indias struggle for Independence.
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his is an old article- updated with two new notes: Rudrama Devis

Chandupatla inscription and John Langs India connection.

Rudrama Devi & Chandupatla Inscription

John Lang, the Lawyer of Laxmibai (1816-1864)

Hazrat Mahal: 135th Anniversary

Stree Shakti Puraskar

Women in Freedom Struggle of India

Rudrama Devi & Chandupatla Inscription

Rudrama Devi, the first Hindu female ruler of Andhra-Telangana region.

Rudrama devi belonged to Kakatiya dynasty, Capital- Warangal, ran several

Telanganas Chadupatla village inscription says she died on 27th November

John Lang, the Lawyer of Laxmibai (1816-1864)

Rani fought and died during Sepoy mutiny

John Lang died and buried in Mussoorie.

Hazrat Mahal: 135 th Anniversary

Provided Leadership to rebels of Lucknow, and fought in the name of her

In the war of Alambaug, herself fought against British troops.

Assisted Nana Saheb in Kanpur.

Assisted Maulvi Ahmedullah (Danka Shah) against attack on Shahjahanpur

Stree Shakti Puraskar

Rani Ahlyabai Holkar

character in Tamil epic Silapathikaram

Madurais Pandyan king murdered her h

ruler of Kaktiya dynasty, in Andhra Parde

defended her kigdom against Cholas and

mother of Shivaji the founder of Marat

also known as rajmata Jijabai Bhosle,

queen of Malwa kingdom, after death of

patron of Hindu temples.

we already know why she is famous

Naga spiritual leader and freedom fighte

1932: Imprisoned for life at age 16

Nehru gave her title Rani

Got Padma Bhushan

Women in Freedom Struggle

Aruna Asaf Ali

Breaking the social conventions, married to a Muslim

Rich Muslim Family, Post graduate from Allahabad Un

Middle class family, initially couldnt afford education

Studied law, practiced in Madras High court.

Jailed for salt satyagraha

Andhra Mahila sabha for welfare of women.

left Government job during civil disobedience movem

took part in the British demonstrations

Demanded the release of jailed INA soldiers. Killed by

Took part in all the programs of Gandhi, jailed during

herself influenced by Dadabhai Naoroji, she Inspired I

Unfurled first national flag of India in Germany.

born in a poor peasant family of Bengal- exploited by

campaigned for non-payment of Chowkidari tax- arres

During Quit India movement, planned an Attack on po

Jawaharlals mom: Swarup Rani Nehru, provided mora

His sister Vijay Laxmi Pandit: jailed thrice during CDM

Wife Kamala Nehru: participated in CDM and No-tax c

Royal family from Punjab

Grad. from England, influenced by Gandhi

Jailed for quit India movement

Affluent family, her father was a Judge.

Q2. Chadupatla inscription is located at and mentions the .

Q7. John Lang was born in and died in .