“Unveiling the Fearless Warrior Queens Who Changed the Course of History: Are You Ready to Meet the Legends?”
In 2018, girl power didn’t just come in waves—it crashed like a tsunami, thanks to movements like #METOO that shifted the spotlight onto women’s rights. But let’s not kid ourselves, ladies and gents; the strength of women isn’t just a trendy hashtag or a 20th-century whim. Oh no, women have been kicking butt and taking names since way before that. Think about it: warrior queens, fearless leaders, and history’s baddest babes were doing their thing long before we had hashtags to remember them by! So, gear up as we dive into a thrilling journey through time, celebrating the courageous queens who fought against the odds and proved that the “weaker sex” was anything but. You’re in for a wild ride! LEARN MOREThe year is 2018 and girl power is in full swing. Thanks to movements like #METOO, there’s been an added emphasis on women’s rights. We all know that females are fierce, but it’s not just a 20th-century thing.
Women have been trailblazing since the dawn of time, even in eras where they were considered to be the weaker sex. Join us as we take a look at some of the baddest babes in history – you won’t want to miss these incredible warrior queens.
Tamar of Georgia
You know a Queen is a true warrior when she’s appointed ruler while the King is still alive. Tamar the Great reigned as the Queen of Georgia from 1184 to 1213, making her the first female ruler of her people. Her father, King Giorgi III, had so much confidence in his daughter’s abilities that he declared her co-ruler and heir apparent to stop there from being any dispute after his death.
Not only was Tamar a fierce force to be reckoned with, but she was also actively involved in the military, acting as commander of her army. Under her watchful eye, her kingdom flourished in every way possible. The great leader passed away in her early fifties due to an unnamed, devastating disease. Needless to say, her legend lived on.
Nakano Takeko of China
One of history’s only known female samurais, Takeko was a force to be reckoned with. Originally educated in literary and martial arts, she was one of few females who chose to fight in the Battle of Aizu in 1868.
Fearless in her attack, Takeko led the “Women’s Army” into battle armed with a Japanese polearm. Although her actions would make her a historical figure, she met her fate when she was shot in the chest during the charge against the Imperial Japanese Army of Ogaki. Her final wish was that her sister cut off her head and bury it to stop her enemies making a war trophy out of it. Her sister did as she was bid, and buried Takeko underneath a pine tree at the Hokai-Ji Temple in Fukushima. These days, girls come each year to honor her bravery.
Rani Lakshmibai of India
If you mess with a woman’s rightful ownership, then beware. She’s coming for you. Rani Lakshmibai was married to the ruler of Jhansi in Northern India in the 19th-century. Unable to have children, Rani and her husband adopted a son to take over the throne, but when the King died at an early age, the British advanced and tried to take over. The Queen wasn’t about to give up that easily, though.
At the tender age of 22, she gathered her forces to fight against the British, starting a war that carried on for over a year. The British forces heavily outweighed the Queen Regent’s army, and they were defeated. Lakshmibai managed to escape, going on to recover the fortress of Gwailor, but when she marched to confront the British army, she was killed.
Grace O’Malley
It’s often said that there’s nothing sharper in this world than an Irishwoman’s tongue. Grace O’Malley was the 16th-century pirate queen that rose up through the ranks of seadogs. According to the tale, Grace wanted to go sailing with her father but her mother forbid it, saying that her long hair would get tangled in the ropes – so, the fiery teenager chopped it off.
After her father died, Grace became the ruler of the Ó Máille clan, using the ships she inherited for piracy. Any ship that wandered close to her shores would be taxed for safe passage. If they refused to pay, they’d be killed. This queen was so intimidating that even Queen Elizabeth I bent to her demands, releasing her captured brother and son and granting her permission to “fight in our quarrel with the rest of the world.” Grace did a great job of just that, right up until retirement circa 1603.
Fu Hao of China
Fu Hao was one of the many wives of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty, but she carried more weight than that. During her time, she also served as a military general and a high priestess – if you’ve ever seen Disney’s Mulan you’ll know that women were kept far away from these types of positions in 1200 BC.
