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"Though almost erased from history, Chand Bibi’s brave exploits and her courage are part of folklore."
Chand BibiChand Bibi was held up as role model for Muslim girls, at a time when — Chand Bibi
"Chand Bibi was held up as role model for Muslim girls, at a time when Muslim women had just begun to attend colleges in larger numbers."
Chand Bibi
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Sultana Chand Bibi was the regent of the Bijapur Sultanate during the minority of Ibrahim Adil Shah II in 1580–1590, and the regent of the Ahmednagar Sultanate during the minority of her great nephew Bahadur Shah in 1595–1600. Chand Bibi is best known for defending Ahmednagar against the Mughal forces of Emperor Akbar in 1595.
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