Maharani Kamsundari Devi, Darbhanga Royal Family's Last Matriarch, Passes Away at 93

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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 02:12
Maharani Kamsundari Devi, Darbhanga Royal Family's Last Matriarch, Passes Away at 93
- •Maharani Kamsundari Devi, the last surviving Maharani of the Darbhanga royal family, passed away at 93 in Kalyani Niwas, Darbhanga.
- •She was revered for her family's significant contributions, including a 600 kg gold donation and three private aircraft to the government during the 1962 India-China war.
- •The Darbhanga estate also made substantial contributions to education, supporting institutions like Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Banaras Hindu University, and Darbhanga Medical College.
- •Industrial development was also a focus, with the family backing sugar mills, a spinning mill, Ashok Paper Mill, and Rameshwar Jute Mill.
- •Her passing marks the end of an era, with her last rites performed at Madhmeshwar Temple premises, the family's private crematorium.
Why It Matters: Maharani Kamsundari Devi, the last Darbhanga Maharani, passed away, ending an era of royal service and patriotism.
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