Maharani Chimnabai

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Who is Maharani Chimnabai?

Maharani Chimnabai also known as Chimnabai II, was the second wife of Sayajirao Gaekwad and Maharani of Baroda.

A progressive woman, she worked toward girl education, abolishing pradah system and child marriage, she also became the first president of All India Women's Conference in 1927.

Born as Shrimant Gajrabai Devi, daughter of Shrimant Sardar Bajirao Amritrao Ghatge, Sarjerao, of Dewas senior. Her daughter Indira Devi become the consort of Maharaja Jitendra Narayan, Maharaja of Cooch Behar.

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