Rani Durgavati was a legendary queen and fearless warrior of the Gond dynasty, who ruled over the region of Gondwana in central India (now in Madhya Pradesh). After the death of her husband, Raja Dalpat Shah, she took over the reins of the kingdom in 1548 as regent for her young son, Veer Narayan, and became widely respected for her administrative skills, courage, and deep commitment to her people. She is best known for her heroic resistance against the Mughal invasion led by Emperor Akbar's general Asaf Khan. Rani Durgavati’s legacy is deeply cherished in Madhya Pradesh. Numerous institutions and landmarks—such as Rani Durgavati University and Rani Durgavati Museum in Jabalpur—are named after her. Her life remains an inspiration for courage, leadership, and patriotism in Indian history.