"Mastani—warrior, rebel, and fearless in love."
This project brings Mastani, the fearless warrior princess of Bundelkhand, to life through a meticulously researched historical recreation. A symbol of defiance and autonomy, Mastani navigated a male-dominated court, challenging societal norms and standing firm in her interfaith love and unwavering convictions. Beyond politics and tradition, this project reinterprets her as a true feminist icon, honouring her resilience, strength, and unapologetic assertion of self.
Mastani - Book by Kussum Chopra, 2012
Mastani was the daughter of Maharaja Chhatrasal and Ruhani Bai Begum. She was the second wife of the Maratha Peshwa Baji Rao I. Mastani was an eternal beauty and was brought up like a Kshatriya princgess with mastery in horse riding, sword fighting, religious studies, music, and dance. She was half-Persian.