Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Last Queen of Darbhanga Dies at 96
Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the last queen of the Darbhanga royal family, passed away at her home in Darbhanga, Bihar, on January 12, 2024.
She was 96 years old and had been unwell for the past six months.
She was the third and only surviving wife of Maharaj Kameshwar Singh, the last ruler of Darbhanga.
After her husband's death, she established the Kalyani Foundation in his memory and set up a library with over 15,000 books.
Her last rites will be performed at the Shyama Mai Temple complex within the royal estate, where such rituals for the Darbhanga royal family traditionally take place.
Many political figures expressed their condolences on her demise.
Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the last queen of the Darbhanga royal family, died at her home in Darbhanga, Bihar, on January 12, 2024, at the age of 96.
She was the third and only surviving wife of Maharaj Kameshwar Singh, the last ruler of Darbhanga, who passed away in 1962.
Kamasundari Devi established the Kalyani Foundation in memory of her husband and set up a library with over 15,000 books.
Her last rites will be performed at the Shyama Mai Temple complex within the royal estate, following the tradition of the Darbhanga royal family.
Prominent political figures, including JD(U) national working president Sanjay Jha, BJP state president Sanjay Saraogi, and Bihar Social Welfare Minister Madan Sahni, expressed condolences on her demise.
- Who
- Maharani Kamasundari Devi, the last queen of the Darbhanga royal family
- What
- Passed away at the age of 96
- When
- January 12, 2024
- Where
- Kalyani Niwas, Darbhanga, Bihar
- Why
- After being unwell for the past six months
- Name
- Maharani Kamasundari Devi
- Age
- 96
- Spouse
- Maharaj Kameshwar Singh
- Date of Death
- January 12, 2024
- Location of Death
- Kalyani Niwas, Darbhanga
- Last Rites Location
- Shyama Mai Temple complex, Darbhanga
- Foundation Established
- Kalyani Foundation
- Library Books
- More than 15,000
