Ratnaprava Devi (11 December 1909 – 27 April 2001) also known as Ratnaprabha Debi, was a politician and writer from Odisha, India. She was the member of Odisha Legislative Assembly from 1957 to 1961.[1][2]
Ratnaprava Devi | |
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| Odisha Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 December 1909 |
| Died | 27 April 2001 |
| Relations | Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo (son) |
Biography
editShe was the wife of the King Shankar Pratap Singh Deo and the princess of the Sareikala Kharsuan Kingdom. She was the mother of Brigadier Kamakhya Prasad Singh Deo, the current king of Dhenkanal. Her family background is deeply rooted in Odisha's royal heritage.[3]
As a legislator, Ratnaprava Devi played a role in bringing about reforms in Dhenkanal and Odisha. Her autobiography sheds light on the socio-political history spanning her lifetime and experiences. Ratnaprava Devi's impact extended beyond politics; she was deeply devoted to Lord Jagannath and worked tirelessly for the welfare of her people.[4][5][6]
Legacy
editThe book titled "Autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi" captures her seventy years of memories in Dhenkanal. Originally published in Odia in 1997, it has now been translated into English by Dr. Tapan K. Panda and Dr. Julie Mishra.
References
edit- ^ "Brother-sister duo in Odisha Assembly for long 15 years | Sambad English". 26 April 2019. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Parida, Subhas Chandra; Nayak, Sasmita (2009). Empowerment of Women in India. Northern Book Centre. ISBN 978-81-7211-239-4.
- ^ India, a Reference Annual. Research and Reference Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. 1968.
- ^ Assembly, Orissa (India) Legislative (1966). Debates (in Odia).
- ^ Journal of State Politics and Administration. A. P. Padhi. 1982.
- ^ Sharma, Dr Dipti (1993). Assamese Women in the Freedom Struggle. Punthi-Pustak. ISBN 978-81-85094-61-8.
Bibliography
edit- Devi, Ratnaprava (2021). Autobiography of Queen Ratnaprava Devi. Black Eagle Books. ISBN 9781645601807.