Rani Durgavati Balidan Diwas: It will be the 456th death anniversary of Rani Durgavati this year. ‘Balidan Diwas’ is celebrated in India as a day of tribute to Rani Durgavati. She was the Queen of Gondwana until her brave death in a war against the Mughals in 1564. As we observe her death anniversary, we bring to you some interesting facts about her.