Stories of Epic Women - Manikarnika - Jhansi Ki Rani

In the history – Shing Shih –Sailing the seas was never a professional fit for women, at least in the minds of most pre-modern societies. In fact, to have women aboard a ship was considered bad luck back then. Yet in actual history many women defied this unjust norm, becoming able sailors and competent naval commander. This included examples in the not so respectful profession of piracy. Ching Shih and her pirate fleet weren’t just a menace of the seas but an actual power in conflict with the likes of Qing dynasty officials, the Portuguese navy, and the East India Company. At the height of her power, she commanded a fleet of over 60,000 pirates. Her hegemony extended beyond the seas to many coastal settlements in China and Southeast Asia.  Her most notable achievement, however, was issuing a standard code of laws, enforcing discipline into her subordinates and turning her pirate fleet into a formidable force.

Welcome to the next episode from the 'Stories of Epic Women'

A podcast about the greatest female warriors of all time.

Today's story is of Sita from the Great Epic Ramayana, and the story is presented in the form of a monologue. As she is faced with the choice of returning with her Husband Ram, or refusing to do so.

Let's all listen to her....

Welcome to the next episode from the 'Stories of Epic Women'

A podcast about the greatest female warriors of all time.

Today's story is of Sita from the Great Epic Ramayana, and the story is presented in the form of a monologue. As she is faced with the choice of returning with her Husband Ram, or refusing to do so.

Let's all listen to her

Welcome to the first episode from the 'Stories of Epic Women'

A podcast about the greatest female warriors of all time.

Today's story is of The great Droupadi from the Greatest Epic Mahabharata, and the story is presented in the form of a monologue. Droupadi is addressing all of us now, in this 21st century, she is narrating her own experience.

Let's all listen to her....