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Gayatri Devi (born Princess Gayatri Devi of Cooch Behar; 23 May 1919 − 29 July 2009) was the third Maharani consort of Jaipur from 1940 to 1949 through her marriage to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II.
May 23, 2017 · On the 98th birth anniversary of Maharani Gayatri Devi, let's take a look at the life of one of the most beautiful women in the world: 1. Gayatri Devi moved so far beyond the traditional restrictions that she won a seat in the Indian Parliament in 1962.
Mar 27, 2023 · Maharani Gayatri Devi, or the Rajmata of Jaipur, reigned as the third Maharani consort of Jaipur, India, in the 1940s, through her marriage to the Maharaja of Jaipur, Sawai Man Singh II. Gayatri was born into the royal household of the Maharaja Jitendra Narayan Bhup Bahadur of Cooch Behar and Maharani Indira Devi.
Oct 1, 2019 · One of Vogue’s 10 most beautiful women in the world, Maharani Gayatri Devi’s influence as a sartorial icon has long been chronicled, including in my biography The Last Queen of Jaipur. The Rajmata, who often credited her mother as her inspiration was known to have said, “I learnt style from my mother—she was one of the most fashionable ...
Jun 17, 2021 · A princess remembers : the memoirs of the Maharani of Jaipur. by. Gayatri Devi Maharani of Jaipur. Publication date. 1995. Topics. Gayatri Devi, Maharani of Jaipur, 1919-2009, Princesses -- India -- Biography, Princesses, India. Publisher. Calcutta : Rupa.
Maharani Gayatri Devi was one of the few royals whose liberal outlook took her well beyond the traditionally limited activities of a Queen mother and won unprecedented success in the political ...
May 30, 2024 · Gayatri Devi was the princess of Cooch Bihar state during the pre-independence period. She became queen of Jaipur after marrying Sawai Man Singh II, the last king of Jaipur. The autobiography of Maharani Gayatri Devi, “The Princess Remembers” is one of the best autobiographies I have ever read.
May 19, 2018 · She led a quiet life, working for the people of Jaipur and passed away on 29 July 2009 in Jaipur at the age of 90 after a prolonged illness. For most of us Indians, she was the epitome of beauty and grace. She faced many personal tragedies but faced them bravely.
Maharani Gayatri Devi was the third Maharani of Jaipur from 1940-1949. She was one of the most outspoken, bold and compassionate queens of the country. She was a social worker, politician and fashion icon.
5 days ago · Maharani Gayatri Devi, accustomed to a life of luxury and dignity, was confined to a room barely large enough for two cots. The toilet facilities were unsanitary—a mere pit overflowing with filth. In this environment, she faced verbal abuse and threats from fellow inmates, including sex workers who menaced her with a blade, threatening to disfigure her.
