Amit Shah Pays Tribute To Maharani Durgavati On Her Birth Anniversary

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Maharani Durgavati on her birth anniversary, remembering the Gondwana ruler for her courage, self-respect and commitment to public welfare.

In a post, Shah described Maharani Durgavati as a symbol of feminine power and self-respect. He highlighted her focus on the welfare of her people, recalling that she built temples, rest houses and ponds during her reign and set an example of justice and public service.

Shah further remembered her supreme sacrifice while defending the motherland against Mughal forces. He urged the youth to study her life and draw inspiration from her courage, calling on them to place the nation’s interests above personal considerations.

नारी शक्ति और स्वाभिमान की पर्याय, गोंडवाना साम्राज्य की महारानी दुर्गावती जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटिशः नमन।

महारानी दुर्गावती जी ने मंदिर, धर्मशालाएं और तालाब बनवाकर जनकल्याण को अपने शासन का केंद्र बनाया और न्यायप्रियता व जनसेवा की मिसाल कायम की।

मुगल आक्रांताओं के विरुद्ध मातृभूमि की रक्षा करते हुए सर्वोच्च बलिदान देने वाली महारानी दुर्गावती जी की जीवनगाथा हर युवा को पढ़नी चाहिए और उससे राष्ट्रहित को सर्वोच्च रखने का संकल्प लेना चाहिए।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 5, 2026

Maharani Durgavati was born on October 5, 1524, and became a prominent ruler of Gondwana during the 16th century. Historical accounts recognise her for her administrative abilities, military leadership and resistance to Mughal expansion.

During Maharani Durgavati’s reign, she focused on public welfare and undertook several works aimed at improving the lives of her people. Her legacy remains associated with effective administration, public service and resistance in the history of central India.

Maharani Durgavati died on June 24, 1564, during the Battle of Narrai while resisting Mughal forces led by Asaf Khan. Her death is remembered as a sacrifice made in defence of her kingdom and the motherland.

Shah’s tribute on her 502nd birth anniversary highlighted Maharani Durgavati’s enduring legacy of courage, self-respect, public welfare and sacrifice, while emphasising the values he said young Indians could draw from her life.

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