Women In History

Gulabrai of Marwar: Revisiting 18th century Rajputana, when concubines wielded political power

Evidence suggests that before the onset of Victorian morality, the margins of clan, lineage and jati were fluid in the region.

Simran Agarwal, Sahapedia
· Jul 26, 2020 · 11:30 am
The real ‘Gentleman Jack’: The ‘first modern lesbian’ who was as brave in politics as in sex

Nineteenth-century landowner Anne Lister’s fascinating life is the subject of a new British-American drama.

Sarah Richardson, The Conversation
· May 15, 2019 · 08:15 am
As protectors, activists and even militants, Palestinian women have a long history of resistance

They also form the backbone of a fragmented and demoralised society.

Maria Holt, The Conversation
· May 23, 2018 · 11:30 pm

Warrior, Sniper, Pirate, Spy: A Twitter thread reveals some amazing women from history

A post about singer Taylor Swift sparked an intense discussion on the micro-blogging site.

Soumya Rao
· Dec 03, 2017 · 06:30 pm