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Padmavati

b. 279 BC

Ashoka's wife

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About Padmavati

Born 279 BC.

Padmavati was a queen and third wife of the third Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka (reigned ) and the mother of his second son, the Crown Prince Kunala. She was also the grandmother of Emperor Samprati.

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Important facts

Born
279 BC
Birth century
Nationality
Maurya empire
Also known as
Rani Padmavati

Family & relationships

Spouse
Ashoka
Child
Kunala

Frequently asked questions

Who was Padmavati?

Ashoka's wife

When was Padmavati born?

Padmavati was born in 279 BC.

What nationality was Padmavati?

Padmavati's recorded nationality: Maurya empire.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Padmavati

· Wikidata: Q15260844

· DBpedia: Padmavati (wife of Ashoka)

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