Shikhandi: Becomes the powerful representation of a

Shikhandi becomes the powerful representation of a gender-fluid person. She is a transgender character who was the one to defeat Bhishma. Known as the transgender warrior who orchestrated Bhishma’s downfall, Shikhandi embodies a powerful narrative of resilience, identity, and retribution. Shikhandi:And Other Tales They Don't Tel: Ánd Other ‘Queer’ Tales They Don’t Tell You Paperback – 20 July 2014 by Devdutt Pattanaik (Author) 4.3 786 ratings See all formats and editions Shikhandi was born as a woman but raised as a man to fulfill the boon of Lord Shiva to kill Bhishma. Learn how Amba, the princess of Kashi, became Shikhandi and defeated the invincible warrior in the epic battle of Kurukshetra.