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Gayatri Devi: A tale of true Indian royal beauty (view pics)

She was born as the Princess of Cooch Behar on 23rd May 1919 to parents, father Prince Jitendra Narayan of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, and mother Maratha Princess Indira Raje of Baroda at London. All




Being a Maharani didn't deter Gayatri Devi to push out through the traditionally limited activities of Princess's of those times.

She remained a philanthropist all her life and dedicated all her efforts to abolish ‘purdah' system on women, aware women about their empowerment and education.




The charismatic beauty of Jaipur Royal, Gayatri Devi was seen as striking women of international glamour and proficient political courage.

She won her place in the list of World's Top Ten Beautiful women in Vogue.




She complained of some gastric problems in the later years of her life, Gayatri Devi was taken to London for treatments, but she later wished to be treated back at home. Her children flew her back to Jaipur where she was further treated.