The 500th birth anniversary (Jayanti) of Rani Durgavati, the legendary 16th-century queen of Gondwana, was celebrated on October 5, 2024 (commemorations began in Oct 2023 leading up to the 500th year), honoring her courage, administration, and supreme sacrifice against Mughal forces. Key highlights included a ₹100 crore memorial in Jabalpur, a commemorative stamp, and a special ₹500 silver coin release.