Shivaji Maharaj

Shivaji Maharaj (1630 - 1680)

“Shivaji is one of the greatest national saviours who emancipated our society and our Hindu dharma when they were faced with the threat of total destruction. He was a peerless hero, a pious and God-fearing king and verily a manifestation of all the virtues of a born leader of men described in our ancient scriptures. He also embodied the deathless spirit of our land and stood as the light of hope for our future.”
- Swami Vivekananda

He inspired and united the masses to fight the tyranny of unjust rulers, by inculcating a sense of pride and nationality in them. Shivaji Maharaj successfully built, led and marshalled his forces to cope and overcome several major enemy invasions of his territories.

Guru Gobind Singh

Guru Gobind Singh Ji (1666 -1708) was the Tenth of the Eleven Sikh Gurus. Born in Patna, Bihar in India, he was also a Warrior, Poet and Philosopher.

His life was full of courage, valour, wisdom, sacrifice and devotion. He fought for the helpless and against injustice of the people of his time. The Divine brilliance shining through him, he was a lamp of wisdom who lit thousands of ignorant hearts and guided them to live a virtuous life.

She was 18...Died at 22!

The Rani Of Jhansi / Rani Lakshmi bai

Born: November 19, 1835, Varanasi

Birth Name: Manikarnika

Lost her mother at a tender age of four.

Raised by her father ,educated at home,she took formal training in martial arts which included archery, horsemanship, self-defence,fencing.

Married to Gangadhar Rao, the Raja of Jhansi, at the age of 14,she was given the name 'Laxmibai'.In 1851, she gave birth to a son. Sadly, the child did not survive more than four months.In 1853, Gangadhar Rao fell sick and became very weak. So, the couple adopted a child.On 21st November 1853, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao died. Rani Laxmibai was just 18 at that time.