Kumaradevi
Co-ruler of the Gupta Empire
About Kumaradevi
Kumaradevi was the wife and co-ruler of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta I and the mother of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.
She was a Licchavi princess and heiress, and the Licchavi territory was to merge into the Gupta kingdom after the marriage of her with Chandragupta I. She was recognised as a queen regnant in the new empire. Chandragupta I, throughout his reign, issued joint coinage, depicting him and Kumaradevi as joint rulers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kumaradevi?
co-ruler of the Gupta Empire
What nationality was Kumaradevi?
Kumaradevi's recorded nationality: Gupta Empire, Licchavi.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kumaradevi. https://biography.guide/kumaradevi/
MLA: "Kumaradevi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kumaradevi/.
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