Lachit Borphukan, the valiant Hindu warrior who successfully repelled the forces of the Moghul Army and curbed the expansion of the Moghul Empire further east is known only within Assam.
Today (30 March - Phalgun Amawasya) is the Sacrifice Day of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He was a true Dharmaveer who didn't bow before Aurangzeb, fought with Portuguese to stop conversions & converted back many Hindus to Hinduism.
Tanaji Malusare was one of the prized companions of Shivaji Maharaj from early youth. Tanaji Malusare was a man of iron will, who had accompanied Shivaji Maharaj on all historic associations.
Abbakka Rani or Abbakka Mahadevi was the queen of Tulunadu who fought the Portuguese in the latter half of the 16th century. She belonged to the Chowta dynasty who ruled over the area from the temple town of Moodabidri.
Rani Durgavati was born on October 5, 1524 in the family of famous Rajput Chandel Emperor Keerat Rai. She was married to Dalpat Shah of Gond Dynasty. She fought with bravery and valour against Mughal king Akbar and others.
Onake Obavva was a brave woman who once saved Chitradurga Fort from Muslim ruler Hyder Ali. Her heroic deed inspires many women in India.
Durgadas Rathore (13 August 1638 - 22 November 1718) is a famous personality in the annals of Marwar. He is credited with having single-handedly preserved the rule of the Rathore dynasty over Marwar (Jodhpur) after the death of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in the 17th century.
Kanhoji Angre (1667–1729), was the first notable chief of the Maratha Navy and popularly known as “Samudratla Shivaji” (Shivaji of Indian ocean)
Baji Prabhu Deshpanade, the brave heart who selflessly sacrificed his life to save life of his king Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj during the battle of Pavan Khind.
