Option a is the correct answer. Rani Durgavati was the queen of Mandla, a kingdom in central India. She was a brave and valiant ruler, who fought against the Mughal emperor Akbar and his general Asaf Khan in 1564. She defended her fort of Chauragarh with great courage, but when she realized that she could not win, she chose to end her life rather than surrender to the enemy. She is remembered as a symbol of resistance and sacrifice by the people of Madhya Pradesh. Important Tips Rani Durgavati was also a descendant of the Chandela Rajput dynasty, which ruled over the region of Bundelkhand. She was married to Dalpat Shah, the son of Sangram Shah, the founder of the Gond dynasty. She gave birth to a son named Vir Narayan, who later became a fierce warrior and continued to fight against the Mughals. Rani Durgavati was well-versed in sword fighting, archery, horse riding, and other martial arts. She also promoted trade, culture, and education in her kingdom.