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Gayatri Devi [1] (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. [2]
Jul 31, 2009 · Gayatri Devi, formerly the Maharani of Jaipur, who was born into fairy-tale wealth as an Indian princess and who became known internationally for her beauty and known in India for her opposition...
May 23, 2017 · Gayatri Devi moved so far beyond the traditional restrictions that she won a seat in the Indian Parliament in 1962. She won the constituency in the Lok Sabha in the world's largest majority of votes, winning 192,909 votes out of 246,516 cast, as recorded by the Guinness Book of Records.
Gayatri Devi was a prominent figure in Indian history known for her grace, elegance, and involvement in social causes. She was also a fashion icon and a symbol of women's empowerment. 2. How did Gayatri Devi contribute to the field of education? Gayatri Devi established several schools and institutions to promote education, particularly for girls.
Maharani Gayatri Devi (1919-2009), considered a fashion icon in both India and Europe, was more than a sum of her chiffon saris. After the Maharaja of Jaipur fell madly in love with her, she went on to steal the hearts of the Indian public who voted her into political office several times.
Gayatri Devi, Rajmata of Jaipur, philanthropist, politician: born London 23 May 1919; married Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur (one son, deceased); died Jaipur 29 July 2009.
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. She was one of the modern princesses and queens of India who changed lives of many people and made a difference. Early Life and Education.
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.
Feb 5, 2021 · Gayatri Devi writes in detail of the dynamics in the royal household; of how there were no feelings of jealousy or enmity between her and the other maharanis, each of whom was secure in their roles in the hierarchy of the zenana.
Aug 20, 2009 · Gayatri Devi, Maharani of Jaipur, died on July 29th, aged 90. Aug 20th 2009 |. Rex Features. THOUGH India has not been ruled by princes for many decades, it is not hard to find princesses about...
