Comment by andsoitis

> any examples of women warlords

Standout for me: Ching Shih (China, 1775–1844), Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba (Angola, c. 1583–1663), Zenobia (Palmyrene Empire, 3rd century CE), Trưng Trắc and Trưng Nhị (Vietnam, 1st century CE), Æthelflæd, Lady of the Mercians (England, c. 870–918).

Some honorable mentions: Boudica, Khutulun, Rani Lakshmibai, Grace O’Malley.