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Aisha Sultan
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Princess Aisha Sultan was a legendary figure from the city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Her bravery and selflessness earned her the love and respect of her people, and she came to be seen as a symbol of hope and inspiration. Her story continues to be told to this day, inspiring generations of young women to stand up for what is right and fight for a better world.
Hua Mulan "Magnolia"
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Hua Mulan was a legendary figure in ancient China, known for disguising herself as a man to take her father's place in the army. As the eldest daughter in a family with no sons, Mulan felt a sense of duty to protect her loved ones and her country. She trained herself in the ways of the warrior and set off for battle, determined to prove her bravery and bring honor to her family. During her time in the army, Mulan proved herself to be a skilled and cunning fighter, earning the respect of her fellow soldiers and rising through the ranks. Though she eventually returned home, her bravery and selflessness inspired countless generations and cemented her place in Chinese folklore as a symbol of strength and courage.
Anta Madjiguene Ndiaye
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Princess Anta was born in 1793 in the Wolof Kingdom in present-day Senegal, West Africa. She was captured and sold into slavery. After a few days in Cuba, Anta was sold to Zephaniah Kingsley, a wealthy plantation owner, businessman, and slave ship captain from Florida. Anna Kingsley, as she was known, did everything in her power to help the other slaves, set them free and protect them from abuse. Her acts of kindness and bravery earned her great respect and she was much celebrated in north Florida, Cuba, and Haiti.
Soraya Tarzi
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Queen Soraya Tarzi was a trailblazer in the early 20th century Afghanistan. She was the wife of King Amanullah Khan and known for her progressive ideas and advocacy for women's rights. Despite the traditional and conservative culture of the time, Queen Soraya was determined to improve the lives of Afghan women and promote education and modernity. She established schools for girls and encouraged women to participate in public life, challenging the prevailing cultural norms and earning the respect of her subjects. Her efforts to modernize the country earned her a reputation as a visionary leader and a symbol of hope for a better future. Her legacy continues to inspire women in Afghanistan and around the world to fight for their rights and strive for a more just and equal society.
Tin Hinan
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Queen Tin Hinan was a legendary figure among the Tuareg people of the Sahara Desert. She was said to have been a beautiful and wise queen who ruled with fairness and compassion. She was also known for her love of adventure, and was said to have traveled far and wide across the desert on horseback, gathering knowledge and learning from the different tribes she encountered. Despite the many challenges she faced, Queen Tin Hinan was beloved by her people and remembered as a symbol of strength and resilience. Her legacy lived on long after her death, and her story continued to be passed down through the generations, inspiring countless young women to follow in her footsteps and become leaders in their own right.
Tomyris
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Queen Tomyris was a legendary ruler of Saka and Massagetae tribes, ancient Uzbekistan, known for her bravery and cunning. She was said to have inherited the throne after the death of her father and ruled with an iron fist, defending her kingdom against invaders and ensuring the safety and prosperity of her people. Despite her reputation for being a fierce warrior, Queen Tomyris was also known for her wisdom and compassion, and was loved by her subjects for her just and fair rule. Her story was passed down through the generations, and she came to be seen as a symbol of freedom and strength in Uzbekistan. To this day, her name is still revered and remembered as an embodiment of the indomitable spirit of the Uzbek people.
Nazo Tokhi
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She was born in a Pashtun family in the Kandahar Province of Afghanistan, in the year 1651. Nazo Ana became a learned poetess and courteous person; people knew her by the loving and caring nature she had. Nazo's father had paid close attention to her education and upbringing, inducing learned men in Kandahar to educate her fully. She came to be regarded as the "Mother of the Afghan Nation" Her poetic contributions to Afghan culture are highly regarded even today.
Padmavati
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The story of Princess Padmini, also known as Padmavati, is a famous tale from Indian history and folklore. According to the legend, Padmini was a beautiful queen of the kingdom of Chittorgarh who was coveted by a Muslim ruler named Alauddin Khilji. When Khilji heard of Padmini's beauty, he marched with his army to Chittorgarh to capture her. Padmini, along with the other women of the kingdom, chose to commit jauhar, a ritual of self-immolation, rather than submit to Khilji's advances. The story of Princess Padmini has since been immortalized in various works of art and literature and is considered a symbol of bravery and sacrifice in Indian culture.
Sixty-Eight
The number 68 is a harmonious
expression of personal freedom.
68 is a positive integer. It is the 14th smallest composite number and the 21st smallest prime number. In binary, it's written as 1000100. In Roman numerals, it's written as LXVIII.
