Bibi Sahib Kaur

Bibi Sahib Kaur

Bibi Sahib Kaur (1771-1801 AD) was a Sikh princess and elder sister of Raja Sahib Singh of Patiala. Her brother recalled her after her marriage and appointed her prime minister in 1793. She led armies into battle against the British as the only Indian woman to win battles against a British general.

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