Ilina Singh is young, curious and believes she can make the world a better place by solving problems big and small. She thinks of herself as an artist who loves science. Or is it the other way around? She used to scribble on all the walls she could reach as a young child, and opened electronic gadgets to “see what's inside”. Ilina studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
<p>The Gutsy Girls Who Led India features the biographies of ten gutsy women warriors across the ages and from various regions of India.</p><p>Queen Didda of Kashmir, one of the longest reigning Indian monarchs with forty years on the throne;</p><p>Velu Nachiyar, the first Indian woman to have led her army to victory against the East India Company;</p><p>Abakka Chowta, who along with her soldiers attacked ships with flaming arrows and burnt down a few;</p><p>Keladi Chennamma, who provided shelter to Shivaji’s son against the Mughals;</p><p>Rani Lakshmibai, whose name is synonymous with bravery, sacrifice and leadership, among many other brave and courageous women warriors.</p><p>The book also includes portraits of the brave warriors along with activities for children and young adults to explore and develop their own leadership potential.</p>
