Gauri Mahadevi

Gauri Mahadevi, was the queen regnant of the Indian Bhauma-Kara dynasty's Kingdom of Toshala[1] in c. 910-916. It is possible that she was in fact regent during the minority of her daughter queen Dandi Mahadevi, rather than a monarch in her own right.

She was married to Subhakaradeva V.

She succeeded her late spouse on the throne when he died.[2] Not much is known about her reign. However, she is described as a successful ruler, who managed to maintain law and order within the kingdom. The Kumurang plate of Dandi Mahadevi stated that:

“….. at her lotus-like feet was prostrate the entire population (of the kingdom)”.[3]

In 916, she was succeeded by her daughter Dandi Mahadevi.

References
  1. A History of Orissa. N. K. Sahu · 1956
  2. Archana Garodia Gupta, The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons.
  3. Archana Garodia Gupta, The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons.
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