Begum Hazrat Mahal was an ordinary woman who rose to extraordinary heights during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. She was the wife of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, the last ruler of Awadh. She was a brave and determined leader who fought against the British East India Company and led the Indian forces in the Siege of Lucknow.
Her courage and determination made her an extraordinary leader. She was a symbol of female empowerment and a source of inspiration for many women in India. She was also a skilled administrator and a shrewd negotiator.