The Queens and Dynasties of African Royalty in India - Snigdha Alavilli
The Queens and Dynasties of African Royalty in India Snigdha Alavilli If you have been following this blog, you probably are well aware about how Africans came to India and how they went from being bought as slaves, to being employed in military forces and security organisations for the country. Here's more on that if you need it. In the 15th and 16th centuries, these Africans held positions of power in Sultanates of Bengal, Gujarat, and the Deccan. This blog post will dive into Africans in Indian royalty, particularly the African queens and dynasties. There aren’t many records of African women in Indian royalty, especially in comparison to male African rulers such as Malik Ambar and Barbak Shahzada. Though these women were overshadowed by their male counterparts, similar to women all over the world, their contributions are just as, if not more significant. These women were forced to work behind the scenes in royal courts, as advisors and regents, where they held notable politic...
