Wealthiest Queens of Pre-Colonial India

Rani Durgavati was a queen who ruled the Gond kingdom in central India.

Rani Durgavati

Rani Bhageerathi was one of the last rulers of the independent kingdom of Bengal before the Mughal annexation.

Rani Bhageerathi

She was a formidable warrior and is remembered for resisting the British East India Company’s expansion.

Rani Channamma

Rani Rudrama Devi was one of the few female monarchs of the Kakatiya dynasty.

Rani Rudrama Devi

Rani Mangammal was a regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom.

Rani Mangammal

Rani Karnavati was the queen of Mewar and was known for her wealth and ability to influence politics in the region.

Rani Karnavati

While not the wealthiest queen in India, Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi is one of the most famous, known for her bravery and leadership in the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

Rani of Jhansi – Lakshmibai