The absolute protagonist whose life drives the entire narrative. From a child bride subjected to caste-based and marital abuse, she becomes a banished outcast, survives brutal captivity and gang violence, and ultimately rises to lead her own bandit gang. Her quest for justice and survival culminates in the Behmai massacre, a nationwide manhunt, and her eventual surrender and release.
Phoolan and Man Singh jointly command the newly formed bandit gang.
Kailash serves as Phoolan's familial refuge after her banishment from the village.
Phoolan is forced into a child marriage with Puttilal, establishing the initial familial bond.
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