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Chand Bibi

Type Figure Region South Asia Time c. 1550–1599 Also known as Chand Bibi、Chand Sultana、昌迪苏丹娜

Chand Bibi (c. 1550–1599) was a famous female regent and military leader of the Deccan sultanates of Bijapur and Ahmadnagar, who personally led the d…

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  1. 1580–1591Bijapur · KarnatakaBorn into the Husain Nizam Shah family and married to the sultan of Bijapur, she served as regent for the young heir after her husband's death, stabilizing internal affairs and coordinating relations among the Deccan states.
  2. 1595–1599Ahmadnagar · MaharashtraWhen Mughal forces besieged the Ahmadnagar fortress in 1595, Chand Bibi personally directed the defense from the walls, combining artillery with negotiation to force the Mughals to withdraw temporarily. She continued as regent until she was killed by rebels in the palace turmoil of 1599.

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