Ganapamba
Ganapamba, 1293, Andhra ruler. She was the second daughter of the Kakatiya ruler, Ganpati Deva, and the younger sister of Queen Rudramba. She was married for political reasons to Bela, the son and heir of Rudradeva of Kotah. When her husband died in a battle in about 1253, she took over the control of the kingdom and ruled as its undisputed ruler for over 40 years. She was known as a wise and enlightened ruler, and a staunch Saivite.
