Rudraba, daughter of Ganapatideva, was transformed into a son through the ancient Putrika ceremony, earning the name Rudradeva to secure her right to succeed her father after his passing.
Rudhramadevi
In the Deccan Plateau, a remarkable woman, Rani Rudrama Devi, seized power as the dominant ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, making her one of the few reigning queens in Indian history.