The Legendary Queen of Ranthambore

Meet the Legend Machhli (T-16) Former Queen of Ranthambore

One of the Most Photographed Tigers 

Machhli is known as one of the most widely captured tigers across the globe

Known for her strength, she once fought and killed a 14 foot crocodile, to protect her cubs

When Machhali Fought a Crocodile 

Machhali’s Powerful Bloodline

More than 50% of striped residents at Ranthambore and Sariska are descendants from her bloodline

The Oldest Tigress of Ranthambore

Aged 17 plus years, she was the oldest surviving tigress of Ranthambore

Story of India’s Most Famous Tigress

Machhli passed away in August 2016. The Kablan stand within forests shaped by legends. This land holds more than beauty — it holds history.