Vakula Mahadevi, was the queen regnant of the Indian Bhauma-Kara dynasty's Kingdom of Toshala[1][2] in circa 936–940.

She was born a princess of the Bhanj dynasty. She was married to Subhakaradeva V. Her spouse was first succeeded by his other widow Gauri Mahadevi, and then by their daughter Dandi Mahadevi.

In 936, her stepdaughter queen Dandi Mahadevi died in childbirth. Vakula Mahadevi succeeded her on the throne.[3] Very little is known about her reign. She is known to have made a donation of a village in Uttara Tosali. Her reign demonstrate the introduction of the Bhanj dynasty in the affair of the kingdom.

She was succeeded by queen Dharma Mahadevi, her husband's sister-in-law.

References

  1. ^ A History of Orissa. N. K. Sahu · 1956
  2. ^ Arihant Experts (4 June 2019). Know Your State Odisha. p. 16. ISBN 978-9313193272. Dandi Mahadevi was succeeded by her step mother Vakula Mahadevi who belonged to the Bhanja family.
  3. ^ Archana Garodia Gupta, The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons.
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