Krishna Kumari (regent)

Rajmata Krishna Kumari was the last reigning Maharani of Marwar-Jodhpur (1947–1949), a state of Rathores.[1] After the death of her husband Maharaja Hanuwant Singh, she was Regent for son, Maharaja Gaj Singh II.

She is also known as HH Maharani Krishna Kumari Ba Sahiba of Dhrangadhra.

Political career

She contested the Lok Sabha election in 1971 from Jodhpur and won.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Women in power 1940-1970". Retrieved 2011-08-29.
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