Rani Rudrama Devi (1262 – 1289 A.D.)

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Rani Rudrama Devi (1262 – 1289 A.D.)

Rani Rudrama Devi was the daughter of Ganpathideva. She was one of the most influential women personality in Indian History. Infact, She was the only woman to rule over Andhra. She was declared Queen and given the male name “Rudradeva”.

Rani Rudrama Devi became the ruler of the Kakatiya Empire after the death of her Father. She was the daughter of Ganpathideva. She was the first and the only woman to rule over Andhra.

Ganpathideva did not had any son. After his death, his elder daughter, Rani Rudrama Devi, was coronated as the Queen of Kakatiya Dynasty and assumed the male name “Rudradeva”. Warangal was the Capital of Kakatiya Empire.

Her reign was marked by the uprising of her feudatories who did not like the succession of a woman to the throne. Rani Rudrama overcame all the difficulties and maintained the integrity of the empire. She was married to Veera Bhadra but lost him early. This incident gave her severe grief.

She is known for defending her empire from the Cholas and Yadavas. She also completed the contruction of Warangal Fort and and even captured many other forts. She had faith in religious beliefs and worshipped many goddeses.The administrative system of Rani Rudrama was efficient and the general people led a happy life.