Mangammal

Monarch

1689 – 1704

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Who was Mangammal?

Rani Mangammal was a queen regent on behalf of her grandson, in the Madurai Nayak kingdom in present day Tamil Nadu, India, towards the end of the century. She was a popular administrator and is still widely remembered as a maker of roads and avenues, and a builder of temples, tanks and choultries with many of her public works still in use. She is also known for her diplomatic and political skills and successful military campaigns. The capital of Madurai Kingdom during her times was Tiruchirapalli.

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Born
1689
Madurai
Spouses
Religion
  • Hinduism
Nationality
  • India
Died
1704
Madurai

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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