Hyderabad, Sept. 25 -- When we read Indian history, the 16th century is almost always told through the story of the Mughals ruling from Delhi and Agra. The powerful kingdoms of Southern India- Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda- are often treated as minor background details waiting to be conquered by Emperor Akbar.

In Chand Bibi: The Lives and Legends of a Warrior Queen, historian Dr Sarah Waheed turns this traditional narrative upside down. Highlighting her work, Siasat.com explores how Sarah reconstructs the world of this iconic warrior queen, showing that her endurance and sovereign authority went far beyond battlefield resistance. By telling the story of one of the region's most formidable female rulers, Sarah brings the rich history ...