Yes, not all women and it is not always considered seemly, but many women do, and many are famous for it. Long before I ever thought I would be a queen, just so, my father trained me from girlhood just the same as he had been.

[ She thinks, humming with fond childhood stories. Thinks of Devi, even now. ] There are my guards women, as well. You will not find better fighters. But even so, we have many stories. The Princess Mastani is said to have won the love of Bajirao as much on the battlefield as with her singing. Empress Jodhaa is believed to have trained as all Rajputs do in the sword. I myself warred with the Queen of Orcha, I have seen her skill for myself.

[ She's proud of it, to be of a country where so many women do fight for their homes, to their last, if need be. ]