Princess of Avanti & Queen of Vatsa• Granth: Panchatantra & Jataka
Queen Vasavadatta
रानी वासवदत्ता
The royal daughter of King Pradyota of Ujjain who selflessly faked her own death (in Bhasa's Svapnavasavadattam) so her husband Udayana could form an alliance to reclaim his kingdom.
Known Epithets & Aliases
Princess of UjjainHeroine of Svapnavasavadattam
Significance & Lore
Vasavadatta's quiet nobility and willingness to sacrifice her own identity for the survival of her husband's realm make her a pinnacle of classical drama.
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Key Attributes & Weapons
- ✦Supreme Political Self-Sacrifice
- ✦Heroine of Bhasa's Masterpiece
- ✦Princess of Avanti
- ✦Steadfast Consort
Canonical Reference
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