who was pratibha patil - #25926

I am really curious about who was Pratibha Patil. I mean, I hear people talk about her sometimes but then again, I don't know much. Last week my friend brought up her name when we were discussing women in politics, and she mentioned that Pratibha was the first female President of India! That thought just blew my mind. I started looking for info online but got a bit lost in all the details. As someone who’s trying to understand the impact women leaders have had, I wonder what role Pratibha played during her presidency? Like, what did she actually do that was super significant? Some say she faced challenges but I can’t figure out what those were and how she dealt with them. Her journey from a small town to the highest office is so inspiring. Can't get over the fact that she was even a governor before becoming president! Looking for something more than just the dry facts, anyone have good insights on who Pratibha Patil was really, beyond just a name in the history books? Thanks a ton!