Consider the following statements with reference to Rudramadevi : 1.

Consider the following statements with reference to Rudramadevi :

1. Rudramadevi is also known as Raya-gaja-kesari.
2. The inscriptions largely project her as a heroic king not queen.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Answer is Right!

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024

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Statement 2 is correct, while statement 1 is incorrect. Rudramadevi was a Kakatiya ruler, and inscriptions often projected her as a heroic king. The title ‘Raya-gaja-kesari’ is not typically associated with her.

Rudramadevi (reigned 1263–1289 or 1295) was one of the most prominent rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty in the Deccan. Upon her father Ganapatideva’s death, she was designated as the male heir (Rudradeva) and ruled as a king, often depicted in inscriptions and sculptures in male attire to secure her succession and authority.

Statement 1 is incorrect. The title ‘Raya-gaja-kesari’ (meaning ‘lion to the elephant-like kings’) is associated with rulers who defeated powerful enemies, often the Gajapati rulers of Odisha or used by Vijayanagara rulers in their conflicts. It is not a title primarily attributed to Rudramadevi in historical records. Statement 2 is correct. To ensure acceptance as a ruler in a patriarchal society and continue the lineage, she was formally designated as Rudradeva and portrayed as a king, highlighting her administrative capabilities and martial prowess in inscriptions and contemporary accounts like that of Marco Polo.

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