Vajira princess facts for kids
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Vajira
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| Empress of Maghda Kingdom | |
| Spouse(s) | Ajatashatru |
Princess Vajira, also known as Vajirakumari, was an important empress of the Kingdom of Magadha. She was the main wife of Emperor Ajatashatru, who ruled from 493 BC to 461 BC. Vajira was also the mother of his successor, Emperor Udayibhadra.
Vajira grew up as a princess in the Kingdom of Kosala, an ancient Indian kingdom. Her parents were King Pasenadi and Queen Mallika.
Early Life and Family
The Royal Birth
Princess Vajira, or Vajirakumari, was the daughter of King Pasenadi and his main queen, Mallika. Stories say that her mother, Mallika, was a very beautiful woman. When Vajira was born, her father, King Pasenadi, was a bit sad because he had hoped for a son. However, Buddha told him that girls can sometimes be even wiser than boys.
A Royal Marriage
After a conflict between Emperor Ajatashatru and King Prasenadi, a peace agreement was made. As part of this agreement, King Prasenadi arranged for his daughter, Vajira, to marry Ajatashatru. Vajira was about seventeen years old when she became the wife of Emperor Ajatashatru.
