What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hindu Queen led India (4)" mean?

The definition is "Hindu Queen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAN (synonym of "led") + I (synonym of "India"); definition: "Hindu Queen" The answer is RANI.

Hindu Queen led India (4)

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