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Indira Devi (born as Indira Raje; 19 February 1892 – 6 September 1968) was the Maharani of the princely state of Cooch Behar, British India. She was born a princess of Baroda as the daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, by his second wife Chimnabai II.
Feb 20, 2024 · Indira Devi of Cooch Behar was a Princess of Baroda and the Maharani of Cooch Behar in British India. She was born on this day, 19 February, in 1892.
Jul 3, 2024 · Beyond the confines of Cooch Behar, her legacy endures as a testament to the enduring power of personal choice and the complexities of royal life in early 20th-century India. Indira Devi remains a figure of intrigue and admiration—a woman who defied conventions and left an indelible mark on history.
May 2, 2024 · The rebellious Maharani who was once the princess of Baroda went against the wishes of her family to marry Jitendra Narayan of the princely state of Cooch Behar. It was not just her love that she was passionate about, as Maharani Indira Devi loved fashion.
Oct 26, 2020 · The Delhi Durbar lasted many days, and it was here that Indira met the younger brother of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar, Prince Jitendra Narayan, and it was love at first sight. After the Delhi Durbar came to an end, all the princely families returned to their states.
Indira Devi, Maharani of Cooch Behar. (1892-1968), Socialite. Sitter in 5 portraits. Indira was the daughter of the Gaekwar and Maharani of Baroda. With the support of her mother, she opposed the Purdah system of female seclusion and often showed herself unveiled.
Indira Devi, born as Indira Raje was the consort of Jitendra Narayan, Maharaja of Cooch Behar, and a princess of Baroda State in her own right. She also served as regent of Cooch Behar during the minority of her son.
