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Maharani Bhavashankari (Maharanī Bhavaśaṅkarī) was a ruler of Bhurishreshtha kingdom of Bengal.

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  • Early life and background
  • Marriage and Rise to Power
  • Military Campaigns and Resistance Against Pathan Forces
  • Alliances with the Mughals
  • Legacy and influence
  • References
  • Bibliography

Maharani Bhavashankari (Maharanī Bhavaśaṅkarī) was a ruler of Bhurishreshtha kingdom of Bengal.

== Early life and background == Bhavashankari, also known as Raibaghini, was a prominent queen of the Bhurishrestha Kingdom in Bengal during the 16th century. She was the wife of Maharaja Rudranarayan and played a crucial role in defending her kingdom against external invasions. Born into a noble family, she was trained in warfare, administration, and governance from an early age.

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