Indian Culture Rani Durgavati Context: Recently, the Government in Madhya Pradesh launched the six-day Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra. About Rani Durgavati: Born: In 1524 in Mahoba’s Chandela dynasty- the region came under present-day Uttar Pradesh. She was married to Dalpat Shah, the son of the Gond King Sangram Shah of the kingdom of Garha-Katanga During her reign, Durgavati fought with Baz Bahadur, the sultan of the neighbouring Malwa who was eventually defeated by Akbar. Abul Fazl- the court historian of Akbar who wrote Akbarnama, described Durgavati as a combination of beauty, grace and manlike courage and bravery. News Source: Indian Express Post Views: 64