Hirkani: When a Milkmaid’s Courage Made Shivaji Name a Wall After Her

The act of bravery that this mother exhibited to get to her child forced the Maratha rule to acknowledge her strength. [View this email in your browser]( The incident still echoes down the corridors of time... The tales of heroism rising from India always speak of ordinary women and men with extraordinary abilities – people do the unexpected, the unthought of. Although for those brave few, courage was the only option in a dire situation, for us, they are the inspiration we need at times. Such was the resolve of Hirkani, a poor milkmaid, living in Shivaji’s kingdom. The act of bravery that this mother exhibited to get to her child forced the Maratha ruler to acknowledge her strength. He not only praised her but also built a wall across the sheer cliff that she had climbed down and named it— ‘Hirkani Buruj’. [The incident still echoes down the corridors of time]( is a source of fascination to many. Like the recently released movie—Hirkani—directed by Prasad Oak with the popular actor Sonalee Kulkarni playing the lead. Hirkani lived near the famed Raigad fort, situated near Pune. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had seized the fort and turned it into its capital in 1674. The fort sits atop a hill in the Western Ghats and massive walls protect it from all sides. A sheer drop on one side seemed protection enough. Who would climb up or down the dangerous and steep hill-side? [Do have a read - Hirkani and her story]( - Vidya Raja [Read More]( [How Do You Save 7 Million Lives in 40 Years? Meet the Organization That Did This!]( [Once Unable to Afford Sister’s Treatment, Manipur Brothers Build Free Hospital]( [Fit This IIT Alumnus’ Device, And You Can Curb The Pollution of 10 Cars in Minutes!]( The Box That Saves - Personal Care Gift Hamper With a bunch of personal care products that are good for you and the planet, this box literally saves! These products are made with high-quality ingredients that are responsibly sourced. They also come in completely plastic-free packaging, making it a truly sustainable experience. With this box, kick-start your healthy and sustainable personal care regimen. This box also makes a unique and thoughtful gift for your loved ones. [More details here.]( [Gift Now]( Our Best Of The Day - [This Chennai Startup Trained Over 250+ Transpersons, Placed 90+ in Jobs For Free!]( - [What Is PM2.5? Do Face Masks Help with Air Pollution? Here Are the Answers]( - [Born with No Forearms, 17-YO Artist Sings & Motivates Terminally-Ill Patients!]( Do share this newsletter with all your friends and family on [Facebook]( [Twitter]( WhatsApp. And if you wish others to subscribe to The Better India's daily dose of positivity, do share [this URL]( with them. Thanks for reading! [Follow Us On: Facebook]( [Follow Us On: Twitter]( [Follow Us On: Instagram]( [Latest Updates: The Better India]( Copyright © 2019 The Better India, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted for it at our website. Our mailing address is: The Better India The Better India Office 402, 4th Floor, Prestige Feroze 74, Cunningham RoadBangalore 560052 India [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing]( [TBI Shop on Facebook]( [TBI Shop on Instagram]( [TBI Shop Website](