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Mai Bhago
This Sikh warrior saint led 40 deserters back into battle and in so doing, possibly saved her entire religion from extinction.
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Kaur: an animated film about Mai Bhago, STEM, and a young girls' education
The Sikh community just threw their weight behind girls in STEM in a big way: an animated movie. I just had to draw them a little something in thanks.
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Notice of an update where I give a more well-rounded portrayal of the Mughal Empire.
Catching up on Corrections
In which I finally have some time to sit down and hand out prizes for corrections - with updated art! Corrections and thanks are laid out for Wu Zetian, Ching Shih, Gudit, Isabel Godin, Mata Hari, Mai Bhago, and Vasilisa Vasilyevna.
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To ensnare the scheming ministers who were ruining her life, this princess used guile, cunning, and a sophisticated knowledge of civil engineering.
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