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This "untouchable" woman ended decades of abuse by starting a bandit gang and avenging the lower castes. After some time in prison, she got out, ran for parliament, and won.
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This goat-riding, spoon-wielding princess fought trolls to save her sister.
Pailadzo Captanian
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