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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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This stubborn empress led her native Ethiopia to do the unthinkable - defeat one of the major European powers in war.
Harnaam Kaur
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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.
Getting the Mughals right - plus, Reddit!
Notice of an update where I give a more well-rounded portrayal of the Mughal Empire.
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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