Mangammal

Rani Mangammal (died 1705) was a queen regent of the Madurai Nayak kingdom (in present-day Madurai, India) during the minority of her grandson Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha in 1689—1704.[1] She was a popular administrator and is still widely remembered as a maker of roads and avenues, and a builder of temples, tanks and choultries with many of her public works still in use. She is also known for her diplomatic and political skills and successful military campaigns. The capital of Madurai Kingdom during her times was Tiruchy.

Rani Mangammal
Queen Regent of Madurai Nayak Kingdom
Reign1689– 1704 C.E.
PredecessorRangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak
SuccessorVijaya Ranga Chokkanatha Nayak
BornMadurai
DiedCirca 1705
Madurai, present dayTamil Nadu, India
SpouseChokkanatha Nayak
IssueRangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak
HouseMadurai Nayaks
FatherTupakula Lingama Nayaka
Kings and Queen Regents of
Madurai Nayak Dynasty
Part of History of Tamil Nadu
Madurai Nayak rulers
Viswanatha Nayak1529–1563
Kumara Krishnappa Nayak1563–1573
Joint Rulers Group I1573–1595
Joint Rulers Group II1595–1602
Muttu Krishnappa Nayak1602–1609
Muttu Virappa Nayak1609–1623
Tirumalai Nayak1623–1659
Muthu Alakadri Nayak1659–1662
Chokkanatha Nayak1662–1682
Rangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak1682–1689
Rani Mangammal‡1689–1704
Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha Nayak1704–1731
Queen Meenakshi‡1731–1736
‡ Regent Queens
Capitals
Madurai1529–1616
Tiruchirapalli1616–1634
Madurai1634–1665
Tiruchirapalli1665–1736
Major forts
Madurai 72 Bastion Fort
Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort
Dindigul Fort
Thirunelvelli Fort
other Military forts
Namakkal Fort
Sankagiri Fort
Attur Fort
Palaces
Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Madurai
Chokkanatha Nayak Palace a.k.a. Durbar Hall, Tiruchirapalli
Rani Mangammal Tamukkam palace Madurai

Life and regency

Mangammal was the daughter of Tupakula Lingama Nayaka, a general of Madurai ruler Chokkanatha Nayak (1659–1682). She married Chokkanatha Nayak and became the mother of Rangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak (1682—1689).

When her husband died in 1682, he was succeeded by her son. Upon the death of her son in 1689, her son's widow was pregnant. Her son was succeeded by her grandson in 1689. Her daughter-in-law committed sati, and Mangammal became regent during the minority of her grandson.

Many irrigation channels were repaired, new roads were constructed, and avenue trees were planted during the time of Mangammal. The highway from Cape Comorin was originally built during the time of Mangammal and it was known as Mangammal Salai.[2]

Queen's Summer Palace
Queen's Summer Palace
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References
  1. N. Subrahmanian: History of Tamilnad, Koodal Publishers, 1972
  2. The Hindu Rani Mangammal Salai
  • "The Hindu : A town by the Vaigai". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 August 2008. Retrieved 14 June 2008.
  • Madurai
  • Meenakshi Temple
  • Madurai.com - Rani Mangammal
  • The Hindu: Rani Mangammal Durbar Hall Palace at Trichy
  • Tamukkam Palace at Madurai, Now Gandhi Memorial Museum
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