Velu Nachiyar: 5 Fierce Truths About India’s First Warrior Queen Who Defied Empire

She was not just the first Indian queen to fight the British — she was the fire they couldn’t extinguish. From exile to empire, Velu Nachiyar rewrote the rules of resistance. Her name became a war cry. Her legacy, a torch passed from mother to daughter, warrior to nation. This is the story of Veeramangai — the Brave Woman who rose before history was ready.