Kosala Devi

Kosala Devī was Queen consort of Magadha as the first wife of King Bimbisara (558–491 BC). She was born a princess of Kashi and was the sister of King Prasenajit. Her first name is Bhadra-śrī.

Life Kosala Devī was born to the King of Kosala, Maha-Kosala. She was the sister of King Prasenajit who succeeded her father as the ruler of Kosala. She was married to King Bimbisara, and brought the city of Kashi as dowry in the marriage. She became his principal queen.

Buddhist tradition makes Ajatashatru a son of hers; the Jain tradition make him a son of her husband's second wife, Chellana. Her niece, Princess Vajira, the daughter of Pasenadi (Prasenjit) was given in marriage to Ajatashatru.