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National Book Trust Rani Rudrama Devi by Alekhya Punjala
Rani Rudrama Devi, a thirteenth centure Kakatiya ruler was an able administrator, the boldest of warriors, an indomitable conqueror, an adorable daughter and a loving mother. The Kakatiyas who were mainly chieftains in the 10th and 11th Centuries, rose to become a major power in the 12th and 13th Centuries. She can be given any title and it would perfectly fit Rudrama as if it was coined for her. Rani Rudrama was Queen mother to her people, compassionate to their problems and responded accordingly. Furthermore, she was an understanding leader, and her taxation as well as revenue to run the kingdom depended upon the circumstances therein. The Rani made herself answerable to her subjects. She was a commander who rode a horse and wielded a sword as no other person in her kingdom could. In addition, she was valiant and led from the front in all battles. Confident of herself, Rudrama Devi allowed chieftains to continue ruling the smaller kingdoms conquered by her. In addition, she was shrewd enough to make the right moves both as a ruler and in battle against her enemies. Besides having immense love for their motherland, women like Rani Rudrama Devi have shown great strength and conviction in their own selves.
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