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Queen Rudramadevi, one of the few women rulers of medieval South India, belonged to the:

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Answer: Option B ā€” Kakatiya dynasty

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Rudramadevi (Rudrama Devi) was a famous queen of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled from Warangal (in present-day Telangana) in the 12th-14th centuries.

About Rudramadevi:

  • She ruled from about 1262 to 1289 CE.
  • She was the daughter of the Kakatiya king Ganapatideva, who had no sons.
  • Her father brought her up like a son and named her "Rudradeva", and she became queen after him.
  • She was one of the very few women monarchs in Indian history.
  • She successfully defended her kingdom against the Yadavas of Devagiri, the Eastern Gangas and rebellious nobles.
  • She completed the construction of the Warangal Fort, which had been started by her father.
  • She took the title "Rudradeva Maharaja".
  • She was succeeded by her grandson, Prataparudra.
  • A famous foreign traveller of the 13th century praised her as a just ruler who was loved by her people.

About the Kakatiyas:

  • They ruled from about 1083 to 1323 CE.
  • Their capital was Orugallu (Warangal).
  • Important rulers included Prola II, Rudradeva (Prataparudra I), Ganapatideva, Rudramadevi and Prataparudra II.
  • They built many temples and large irrigation tanks (such as the Ramappa, Pakhal and Laknavaram lakes).
  • The Ramappa Temple (Rudreshwara Temple) at Palampet, built in 1213 CE by the general Recharla Rudra during the reign of Ganapatideva, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
  • The Thousand Pillar Temple at Hanamkonda was built by Rudradeva.
  • The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (arch) of Warangal Fort appears in the emblem of Telangana.
  • The famous Koh-i-Noor diamond is believed to have come from the Kollur mines in the Kakatiya region.

The end of the Kakatiyas:

  • The forces of the Delhi Sultanate attacked Warangal several times; in 1323, Prataparudra II was defeated by Ulugh Khan (later Muhammad bin Tughlaq), and the kingdom came to an end.
  • Good to know
  • The Hoysalas ruled southern Karnataka.
  • The Yadavas ruled from Devagiri.
  • The Reddis ruled parts of Andhra later.

Quick tip

Remember: Rudramadevi = Kakatiya queen of Warangal (about 1262-1289); Ramappa Temple = UNESCO 2021; Kakatiya Kala Thoranam on Telangana's emblem; Kakatiyas ended 1323.

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