24 June in Hindu history
24 June 156424 June 1564 CE
Rani Durgavati dies fighting at Narrai
The Gond queen of Garha-Katanga, wounded by arrows in battle against Akbar’s general Asaf Khan near Jabalpur, takes her own life rather than be captured. The day is kept as her Balidan Diwas.
Battle of Narrai: Rani Durgavati’s last stand
Rani Durgavati had ruled the Gond kingdom for fifteen years as regent for her son Vir Narayan. When Akbar’s governor Asaf Khan invaded, she met him in battle herself.