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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.
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 · Indira Devi was the first Indian princess to go to school and college, and the only one to marry against her parents' wishes. She became the Maharani of Cooch Behar and a regent for her son, and was known for her beauty, elegance and style.
This photograph by Dorothy Wilding is of Indira Devi, the Maharani of Cooch Behar and former princess of Baroda. Renowned for her social graces and sartorial sense, she is credited with...
Feb 19, 2022 · A famed society hostess at the Royal Palace in Cooch Behar or at splendid family homes in Calcutta, Darjeeling, and London, Maharani Indira Devi fascinated and scandalized Indian and European High Society through the 1920s and 1930s, while her progressive policies managed to protect Cooch Behar through the Great Depression and also paid off debts.
Nov 29, 2023 · Among the illustrious figures who embraced the elegance of chiffon sarees, Maharani Indira Devi of Cooch Behar stands out as a pioneer and trendsetter. Born in 1892 as Princess Indira Raje of Baroda, she was the only daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and Maharani Chimnabai.
