Indra Kumari Devi
Queen consort of Nepal
About Indra Kumari Devi
Indra Kumari Devi was the first wife of Prithvi Narayan Shah, King of Nepal. Born to Hem Karna Sen, King of Makwanpur, she was married to Shah in February 1738, at the age of 14. During the wedding ceremony, a conflict arose, subsequently he went home without a bride. She with other wives of Prithvi Narayan Shah committed sati on 11 January 1775 in Devighat.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Indra Kumari Devi?
Queen consort of Nepal
When did Indra Kumari Devi die?
Indra Kumari Devi died on 11 January 1775.
What nationality was Indra Kumari Devi?
Indra Kumari Devi's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Nepal.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Indra Kumari Devi
· DBpedia: Queen Indra of Nepal
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Indra Kumari Devi. https://biography.guide/indra-kumari-devi/
MLA: "Indra Kumari Devi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/indra-kumari-devi/.
Chicago: "Indra Kumari Devi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/indra-kumari-devi/.
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