Voices from the Shadows: Reclaiming the Legacy of Unsung Women in History with Special Reference to Rani Abbaka Chowta

Dr Seema Thakur
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Dr Seema Thakur: Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 5, 1025-1028

Abstract: Women have long played pivotal roles in shaping societies, cultures, and histories, yet their contributions often remain unrecognized in mainstream narratives. History, shaped by power structures, often relegates women to the margins, casting their efforts in the shadows. This paper seeks to spotlight the marginalized voices of such unsung women, with a special focus on Rani Abbaka Chowta of Ullal. As a courageous and strategic leader who resisted Portuguese colonial aggression in the 16th century, Rani Abbaka symbolizes the resilience and leadership of women across historical epochs. Her story exemplifies how gendered narratives have excluded vital accounts of resistance, governance, and indigenous sovereignty. Through this paper, an attempt is made to reinsert her contributions into the broader discourse of Indian and world history. The paper also aims to highlight the socio-political structures that have historically contributed to the silencing of women’s voices and proposes a framework for their historical rehabilitation.

Date: 2025
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