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Empress Wu Zetian
The only female emperor in Chinese history and expanded the empire, strengthened central power.
Trưng Trắc
With her sister Trưng Nhị, led the first resistance movement against Chinese occupation of Vietnam.
Prajnaparamita
An influential Indonesian queen of the 13th century who is associated with the renown statue of 'Prajnaparamita'.
Mumtaz Mahal
Inspiration for the construction of the Taj Mahal, a symbol of love, after her death in the Mughal Empire.
Ching Shih
One of the most powerful and successful pirates in history, commanded the Red Flag Fleet.
Empress Myeongseong
Also known as Queen Min, she was a strong advocate for Korean independence in the late 19th century.
Noor Inayat Khan
British spy of Indian and American descent in WWII, worked with the French Resistance and was executed by the Nazis.
Sorano
A Japanese woman known to have been the earliest composer, active in the Nara period.
Tomoe Gozen
A female samurai warrior known for her bravery and strength in the Genpei War of the 12th century.
Mirabai
A 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna from Rajasthan, India.
Empress Dowager Cixi
A powerful and controversial figure who effectively controlled the Chinese government for 47 years at the end of the Qing Dynasty.
Arwa al-Sulayhi
Effective ruler of Yemen for nearly fifty years, known for her religious dedication and construction of mosques and roads.
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