Kumaradevi
Co-ruler of the Gupta Empire
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Kumaradevi was the wife and co-ruler of the Gupta emperor Chandragupta I and the mother of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.
| Kumaradevi | |
|---|---|
 A coin depicting Chandragupta I and Kumaradevi. | |
| Gupta empress | |
| Reign | c. early 4th century |
| Co-ruler | Chandragupta I |
| Spouse | Chandragupta I |
| Issue | Samudragupta |
| Dynasty | Licchavi (by birth) Gupta (by marriage) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
She was a Licchavi princess and heiress, and the Licchavi territory was to merge into the Gupta kingdom after the marriage of her with Chandragupta I. She was recognised as a queen regnant in the new empire. Chandragupta I, throughout his reign, issued joint coinage, depicting him and Kumaradevi as joint rulers.[1]
