Kantiwati Devi
Queen consort of Nepal
About Kantiwati Devi
Kantavati Devi (Kantavati Devi Jha) (?–31 October 1799) was the favourite wife of Rana Bahadur Shah, King of Kingdom of Nepal. She was a Maithil Brahmin from Mohtari. She was the mother of King Girvan Yuddha Bikram Shah, who was made heir to the throne by Bahadur Shah for being the son of his favourite wife. She died of smallpox.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kantiwati Devi?
Queen consort of Nepal
When was Kantiwati Devi born?
Kantiwati Devi was born in Kingdom of Nepal.
When did Kantiwati Devi die?
Kantiwati Devi died on 31 October 1799.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kantiwati Devi. https://biography.guide/kantiwati-devi/
MLA: "Kantiwati Devi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kantiwati-devi/.
Chicago: "Kantiwati Devi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kantiwati-devi/.
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