About Meenakshi
Meenakshi was a monarch.
Meenakshi (1700–1736) was the queen regent of the Madurai Nayak Kingdom in the Dindigul Fort between 1731 and 1736. She ruled as regent for her adopted son.
She was the granddaughter-in-law of Rani Mangammal. She married king Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha Nayak of the Madurai Nayak Kingdom. In 1731, her spouse died without heirs. She adopted the son of Vangaru Thirumalai, had the minor boy declared heir, and proclaimed herself as regent of the kingdom in his name.
She was the last ruler in the Madurai Nayaks line.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Frequently asked questions
Who was Meenakshi?
last ruler of the Madurai Nayak dynasty
What was Meenakshi's occupation?
Meenakshi was a monarch.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Meenakshi (Nayak queen)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Meenakshi. https://biography.guide/meenakshi/
MLA: "Meenakshi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/meenakshi/.
Chicago: "Meenakshi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/meenakshi/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:11 UTC