Rudhrama devi married A man? A woman? and who was that>
Did she get married after returning from Gurukul?
And how did rudhrama devi's grandma react to that..as she knew that something was wrong..
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Rudrama Devi (Rudradeva Maharaja, Rudramadevi,Rani Rudrama or Rudrama-devi), was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau from 1263-1289 (or 1295) until her death. She was one of the very few women to rule as monarchs in India and promoted a male image in order to do so.[1] This was a significant change and one that was followed by her successor and also by the later Vijayanagara Empire.[2][3]
Rudrama DeviMade to come alive on celluloid, in a popular Telugu film Rudhramadevi, this Kakatiya ruler chose to adopt the title of ‘King’ - akin to many women corporate leaders who prefer to be called the Chairman rather than Chairwoman of their boards. While today, this may be interpreted as a way to underline the gender-neutrality of an office of power and responsibility, way back when Rudramadevi became ‘King’ it was out of necessity.
Being anointed ‘King’ was the only option for Rudramadevi, who had to fight against patriarchy all her life. But the fact that she held her ground, ruled for decades and was recognised as a great ruler back in the 13th century CE, is testimony to her greatness. We know very little about Rudramadevi. But here is what we do know, pieced together from contemporary records, inscriptions from the era and historical research.
Rudrama Devi (Rudradeva Maharaja, Rudramadevi,Rani Rudrama or Rudrama-devi), was a monarch of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan Plateau from 1263-1289 (or 1295) until her death. She was one of the very few women to rule as monarchs in India and promoted a male image in order to do so.[1] This was a significant change and one that was followed by her successor and also by the later Vijayanagara Empire.