Birthplaces of Famous Queens of India: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Where were India's great warrior queens born? Pin five birthplaces, from Varanasi to Karnataka. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Medieval and colonial India. Region: Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Varanasi: Manikarnika Tambe was born in Kashi, as Varanasi was then known.
Badaun: Razia ruled from 1236 to 1240.
Kalinjar Fort: Durgavati fought Akbar's general Asaf Khan in 1564 and chose death over capture.
Kakati: Rani Chennamma led an early revolt against the East India Company in 1824.
Chondi (Chaundi): Ahilyabai ruled Malwa from 1767 to 1795 and rebuilt many temples including at Kashi.

Quick answers

What should I know about Varanasi? Manikarnika Tambe was born in Kashi, as Varanasi was then known.

What should I know about Badaun? Razia ruled from 1236 to 1240.

What should I know about Kalinjar Fort? Durgavati fought Akbar's general Asaf Khan in 1564 and chose death over capture.

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