Mangammal
Rani Mangammal (1689—1704) was a queen regent on behalf of her grandson, in the Madurai Nayak kingdom in present day Tamil Nadu, India, towards the end of the century. 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 Tiruchirapalli.
| Kings and Queen Regents of Madurai Nayak Dynasty |
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|---|---|
| Madurai Nayak Rulers | |
| Viswanatha Nayak | 1529—1563 |
| Kumara Krishnappa Nayak | 1563—1573 |
| Joint Rulers Group I | 1573—1595 |
| Joint Rulers Group II | 1595—1602 |
| Muttu Krishnappa Nayak | 1602—1609 |
| Muttu Virappa Nayak | 1609—1623 |
| Tirumalai Nayak | 1623—1659 |
| Muthu Alakadri Nayak | 1659—1662 |
| Chokkanatha Nayak | 1662—1682 |
| Rangakrishna Muthu Virappa Nayak | 1682—1689 |
| Rani Mangammal‡ | 1689—1704 |
| Vijaya Ranga Chokkanatha Nayak | 1704—1731 |
| Queen Meenakshi‡ | 1731—1736 |
| Capitals | |
| Madurai | 1529—1616 |
| Tiruchirapalli | 1616—1634 |
| Madurai | 1634—1665 |
| Tiruchirapalli | 1665—1736 |
| Major Forts | |
| Madurai 72 Bastion Fort | |
| Tiruchirapalli Rock Fort | |
| Dindigul Fort | |
| Thirunelvelli Fort | |
| Palaces | |
| Thirumalai Nayak Mahal, Madurai | |
| Chokkanatha Nayak Palace/Durbar Hall, Tiruchirapalli | |
| Rani Mangammal Tamukkam palace Madurai | |
Read more about Mangammal: Background, Regency, Military Campaigns, Civil Administration, Death, Bibliography