Sirimavo Bandaranaike - Autographed photo and official letter Sirima Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike (Sinhala: සිරිමා රත්වත්තේ ඩයස් බණ්ඩාරනායක; Tamil: சிறிமா ரத்வத்தே டயஸ் பண்டாரநாயக்கே; 17 April 1916 – 10 October 2000), commonly known as Sirimavo Bandaranaike Sirimavo Bandaranaike holds a pivotal place in world history as the first female Prime Minister, marking a groundbreaking moment in global politics. Her leadership, initially as Prime Minister of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) from 1960 to 1965, and later during other terms (1970–1977 and 1994–2000), redefined the role of women in political leadership, particularly in South Asia. Bandaranaike’s tenure symbolized a broader shift in global attitudes toward gender roles in leadership, showing that women could govern effectively at the highest levels. Her policies and leadership style also highlighted the complexities of post-colonial governance, particularly in balancing modernization, ethnic diversity, and cultural identity. This item is perfect for history enthusiasts, political memorabilia collectors, or as a decorative yet meaningful piece for display in homes, libraries, or offices. This item comes from the historic collection of Petrescu Vrancea, Romanian journalist, publicist, and passionate autograph collector. His archive preserves diplomatic, political, and cultural exchanges with some of the most important world figures of the 20th century.