Mains Paper I · 1 AP Social & Cultural History · 1.6 Kakatiyas

1.6.3 Rudrama Devi: reign, rivals and Marco Polo's account

Rudrama Devi (1262–1289), the only woman ruler of the Kakatiyas, ruled under the name Rudradeva Maharaja, defeated the Yadava king Mahadeva, faced the rebel Kayastha chief Ambadeva, and left a kingdom that Marco Polo praised for its queen, diamonds and fine cloth.

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Key terms

  • Rudrama Devi
  • 1262-1289
  • Rudradeva Maharaja
  • Rayagajakesari
  • Chalukya Virabhadra
  • Nidadavolu
  • Prataparudra
  • grandson
  • Yadava Mahadeva
  • Ambadeva
  • Kayastha
  • Tripurantakam
  • Bollinayaka 1270
  • Malkapuram inscription
  • prasutishala
  • Chandupatla inscription
  • Marco Polo
  • Mutfili
  • Motupalli
  • diamonds
  • Recharla Prasaditya

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