Rani Chennabhairadevi

Rani Chennabhairadevi,, was a 16th-century Vijayanagara Empire Jain queen of Nagire province. She was officially known as Mahamandaleshwari Rani Chennabhairadevi. She is regarded as being the longest ruling queen in Indian history, from 1552 to 1606, a period of 54 years. She is also known for her wars against the Portuguese in 1559 and 1570, which she won and helped start commercial relationships with the Portuguese.