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With the exception of Tamil Nadu, both women are relatively unknown across the country despite their epic warfare tactics and historic win against the British in the eighteenth century.

There are various theories about the dual etymology of the city, ranging from government reports to local tales carried forward by the older generations residing in the city.

Born to Jagaveera Kattabomman and Arumugathammal on 3 January 1760, Veerapandiya Kattabomman belonged to the Bommu and Aathi Kattabomman clan in the village of Panchalankurichi in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu.

This is the story of Kadambini Ganguly, one of the first women graduates from India and the entire British Empire, who moved on to become one of the first female physicians trained in western medicine in the whole of South Asia.

The history of Indian currency not only spans centuries but also boasts quite a fascinating past. Read on for a brief glimpse of India’s – and your wallet’s – financial history.