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1. Rani Chennama: Rani Chennamma was the Queen of Kittur, presently located in Karnataka. She was the first female ruler who defeated the British East India Company in 1824 in the first battle. She died as a prisoner of war after the second revolt.

2. Rani Ahilyabai Holkar: Queen Ahilyabai lost her husband, father-in-law, and son within a few decades, leading her to ascend the Maratha throne in 1767. She was a wise leader who relentlessly protected the dynasty and her kingdom by refuting multiple attacks.

3. Rani Lakshmi Bai: Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi is one of the most well-known queens of India's history and a revered freedom fighter in the Revolt of 1857. She was trained in warfare from a young age and was an influential military leader.

4. Nur Jahan: More decisive and proactive than her husband, Nur Jahan is considered by certain historians to have been the real power behind the throne for more than a decade. Wielding a level of power and influence unprecedented for a Mughal empress, she was granted honours and privileges never enjoyed by any of her predecessors or successors, such as having coinage struck in her name. Her pre-eminence was in part made possible by her husband Jahangir's addiction to hunting, alcohol and opium and his frequent ill-health.

5. Rani Durgavati: Rani Durgavati was the ruling Queen of Gondwana in the mid-1500s. She was na proficient warrior who commanded an army of 20,000 cavalry and 1,000 elephants. She died in a battle with the Mughal army while protecting her kingdom in 1564.

6. Razia Sultana: Razia Sultana became the first woman ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. Despite facing challenges due to her gender, she ruled effectively and tried to implement progressive reforms.

7. Maharani Tarabai Bhonsle: Known as 'Queen of the Marathas' by the Portuguese, Rani Tarabai was the queen regent of the Maratha Empire from 1700 until 1708. She is known for her fierce resistance against the Mughal invasion of Maratha territories after the death of her husband.

8. Rani Abbakka Chowta: Rani Abbakka Chowta belonged to the Chowta dynasty and ruled over Ullal. She ruled during the 16th century and was a fierce warrior who defeated the Portuguesecolonisers every time but died in a battle in 1570.

9. Rani Didda: Didda, also known as The Catherine of Kashmir, was the last ruler of Utpala dynasty from 980 CE to 1003 CE. She first acted as regent for her son and various grandsons from 958 CE to 980 CE, and from 980 CE as sole ruler and monarch. Most knowledge relating to her is obtained from the Rajatarangini, a work written by Kalhana in the twelfth century.