President releases commemorative stamp on Rani Chennabhairadevi
The Queen ruled the province for 54 years, from 1552 to 1606, perhaps the longest for any woman ruler in the country, said a release.
Paying tribute to the Queen, Ms. Murmu said her courage, determination and achievements were exemplary. She praised the Queen's unwavering fight to protect her kingdom, her inclusive and secular values, her deep sense of social responsibility and her progressive administrative policies aimed at uplifting the marginalised. The President also congratulated the Department of Posts and the Excellent for organising and sponsoring the event.
Rajya Sabha Member D. Veerendra Heggade described the Queen as a visionary leader whose primary objective was not territorial expansion but the welfare and prosperity of her people. He said Rani Chennabhairadevi was a skilled trader who exported pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, sandalwood, rice, jaggery and arecanut to various parts of the world, thereby earning valuable foreign exchange for her kingdom. Despite political rivalry, she maintained diplomatic ties with the Portuguese and was honoured with the title 'Raina Da Pimenta' (Queen of Pepper).
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Excellent Institutions President Yuvaraj Jain, Secretary Rashmitha Jain, Delhi Postmaster General Akhilesh Kumar Pandey, writer Gajanana Sharma, who wrote 'Karimenesina Rani' novel and others were present.
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