Rajvanshi Devi (17 July 1886 – 9 September 1962) was an Indian freedom fighter who served as the 1st First Lady of India as the spouse of Rajendra Prasad, President of India.[1][2][3]
Rajvanshi Devi | |
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First Lady of India | |
In office 26 January 1950 – 12 May 1962 | |
President | Rajendra Prasad |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Shah Jahan Begum |
Personal details | |
Born | 17 July 1886 |
Died | 9 September 1962 | (aged 76)
Spouse | |
Children | Mrityunjay Prasad |
Occupation | Freedom fighter |
She was born on 17 July 1886.[4] Her father was mukhtiyar in Arrah and her brother was lawyer in Ballia.[5] She was a true-to-tradition Hindu lady.[6] She married Rajendra Prasad in June 1896[7][8] when he was 12 years old.[9][10][2] She married with Rajendra Prasad at Dalan Chhapra Village, Ballia district.[5] In 1947, she was arrested along with Chandrawati Devi for celebrating Indian independence movement at Patna.[11] She inaugurated Rajendra Prasad's Hospital.[12] She died on 9 September 1962.[13][14] After her death, her husband donated her jewelry to India's treasury during Sino-Indian War.[15]