Phuleshwari
Phuleswari, also known as Pramateswari Devi, was the chief consort of an Ahom king Siva Singha of Ahom kingdom of what is now Assam who ruled the kingdom from 1722 to 1731 A.D. She was the first queen of Ahom kingdom to govern the kingdom directly. She was originally a dancer in a religious temple dedicated to the Hindu God Shiva. When the king saw her, he was captivated by her beauty and decided to marry her and made her his chief consort. Phuleswari after having assumed the title of Bor Raja, coins were minted on her, alongside her husband.
| Bar Raja Phuleshwari | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reign | 1722-1731 | ||||
| Predecessor | Position established | ||||
| Successor | Bar Raja Ambika | ||||
| Born | Ahom Kingdom | ||||
| Died | 1731 Ahom Kingdom | ||||
| Spouse | Siva Singha | ||||
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