Chand Bibi Sultan, by Vazir Hasan 1965

787 × 1012 pixels THE WARRIOR QUEEN Chand Bibi

A mid-20th century illustration of Chand Bibi, seated on horseback and with a falcon on her arm. She is wearing a multicolored sari and headdress, and holding the horse's reins, but the pose is much less athletic/active than the 18th century depictions of her.

“Chand Bibi, Sultan” by Vazir Hasan, 1965

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