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Historical Significance - Phoolan Devi

Phoolan Devi rose from the dregs of Indian society - being both low-caste and female - and, with the aid of her skilled banditry and sharp tongue, became one of her country's most infamous bandits and inspirational women. Although she did not achieve relatively much during her two terms in office, Phoolan's strong determination despite painful experiences inspired hope within a nation divided so bitterly between the low and high castes. Her struggle for justice, both as a bandit and during her time in parliament, raised awareness of the plight of India's low-caste women and pathed the way for their rights as human being's to be realized. She was and remains the symbol of hope for people who face similar circumstances and is an invaluable source for historians on the experiences of low-caste women in India.