Maharani Kamsundari Devi, Last Queen of Darbhanga, Passes Away at 94

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News18•12-01-2026, 09:33
Maharani Kamsundari Devi, Last Queen of Darbhanga, Passes Away at 94
- •Maharani Kamsundari Devi, the last queen of Bihar's Darbhanga royal family, passed away at approximately 94 years old after a period of illness.
- •She was the third and last wife of Maharaja Kameshwar Singh, and her life symbolized the transition from royal grandeur to modern challenges.
- •The Maharani established the Maharajadhiraj Kameshwar Singh Kalyani Foundation to preserve Mithila's cultural and literary heritage, making the Maharaja's 15,000-book private library accessible.
- •Her health deteriorated after a fall in September 2025, leading to a brain hemorrhage, and she passed away at Kalyani Niwas in Darbhanga.
- •Kamsundari Devi played a crucial role in maintaining Mithila's traditions and culture, despite facing legal disputes over property after the Maharaja's death.
Why It Matters: The demise of Maharani Kamsundari Devi marks the end of an era for the Darbhanga royal family and Mithila's heritage.
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