Vakula Mahadevi
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| Vakula Mahadevi | |
|---|---|
| Queen regnant of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty | |
| Reign | c. 936–940 |
| Predecessor | Dandi Mahadevi |
| Successor | Dharma Mahadevi |
| Queen consort of the Bhauma-Kara dynasty | |
| Tenure | c. early 10th century |
| Co-consort | Gauri Mahadevi |
| Spouse | Subhakaradeva V |
| House | Bhauma-Kara dynasty (by marriage) Bhanj dynasty (by birth) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Vakula Mahadevi, was the queen regnant of the Indian Bhauma-Kara dynasty's Kingdom of Toshala[1][2] in circa 936–940.
She was born a princess of the Bhanj dynasty. She was married to Subhakaradeva V. Her spouse was first succeeded by his other widow Gauri Mahadevi, and then by their daughter Dandi Mahadevi.[3]
In 936, her stepdaughter queen Dandi Mahadevi died in childbirth. Vakula Mahadevi succeeded her on the throne.[4] Very little is known about her reign. She is known to have made a donation of a village in Uttara Tosali. Her reign demonstrate the introduction of the Bhanj dynasty in the affair of the kingdom.[5]
She was succeeded by queen Dharma Mahadevi, her husband's sister-in-law.[6]