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'''Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat''' (24 June 1916 – 24 May 2014) was an Indian author and politician from [[Rajasthan]].
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| birth_place        = [[Deogarh, Rajasthan]]
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| death_place        = [[Jaipur]], [[Rajasthan]]
| spouse              = Rawat Tej Singh (m. 1934)
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| party              = [[Indian National Congress]]
| occupation          = Author, politician, scholar
| office1            = [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly|Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]]
| constituency1      = [[Bhim Assembly constituency|Bhim, Rajasthan]]
| term_start1        = 1962
| term_end1          = 1972
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| office2            = [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee|President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]]
| term_start2        = 1971
| term_end2          = 1972
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| successor2          = [[Parasram Maderna]]
| office3            = [[Rajya Sabha|Member of the Rajya Sabha]]
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| term_end3          = 1978
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| awards              = [[Padma Shri]] (1984) <br> [[Rajasthan Ratna]] (2012)
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==Personal life==
'''Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat''' (24 June 1916 – 24 May 2014)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-05-24 |title=cm raje console on chundawats death |url=http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/cm-raje-console-on-chundawats-death/1152177.html |access-date=2025-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524180434/http://rajasthanpatrika.patrika.com/news/cm-raje-console-on-chundawats-death/1152177.html |archive-date=24 May 2014 }}</ref> was a veteran Indian politician, author, and scholar. She is known for her contributions to the [[Rajasthani literature]] and her role in Rajasthan politics. She was [[Member of parliament|Member of Parliament]] in the [[Rajya Sabha]] from 1972 to 1978 from Rajasthan. She served as president of the [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]] (RPCC) from 1971 to 1972. She was also elected to the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] for two terms representing [[Bhim Assembly constituency|Bhim]] constituency from 1962 to 1972. She was a member of the [[Indian National Congress]]. She was awarded with the [[Padma Shri]], fourth highest civilian award in India by the [[Government of India]] in 1984 for her contribution to the [[Rajasthani literature]] and with [[Rajasthan Ratna]] in 2012.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2014-05-25 |title=Laxmi Kumari Chundawat, a scholar par excellence |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/laxmi-kumari-chundawat-a-scholar-par-excellence/articleshow/35574840.cms |access-date=2025-03-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2014-05-24 |title=Scholar, Politician Laxmi Kumari Chundawat Dead |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2014/May/24/scholar-politician-laxmi-kumari-chundawat-dead-616873.html |access-date=2025-03-26 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-04-27 |title=Writer Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat honoured |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/writer-lakshmi-kumari-chundawat-honoured/articleshow/12889675.cms |access-date=2025-03-26 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
Chundawat was born on 24 June 1916 in devgarh rajsamand <ref>[http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90c.htm Birthdate reference] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928005852/http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90c.htm |date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> and was the elder daughter of Vijaysingh the [[Rawat (title)|Rawat]] of [[Devgarh, Rajasthan|Deogarh]], one of the major [[thikana]]s (estates) of the princely state of [[Mewar]] in Rajasthan.<ref>[http://errol.oclc.org/laf/n82-145450.html Library of Congress Name Authority File]</ref> She married Rawat Tej Singh of [[Rawatsar]] in 1934. Died on 24 May 2014, aged 97.<ref>{{cite web|author=PTI |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Scholar-Politician-Laxmi-Kumari-Chundawat-Dead/2014/05/24/article2243248.ece |title=Scholar, Politician Laxmi Kumari Chundawat Dead |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2014-05-24}}</ref>


==Political life==
==Early life==
Chundawat joined the [[Indian National Congress]] party and was a Member of the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] from 1962 to 1971 from [[Devgarh, Rajasthan|Deogarh]]. She was a member of [[Rajya Sabha]] from April 1972 to April 1978. She was also President of the [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]].
Chundawat was born on 24 June 1916 in [[Deogarh, Rajasthan|Deogarh]], a prominent thikana (feudal estate) in the princely state of [[Kingdom of Mewar|Mewar, Rajasthan]]. She married Rawat Tej Singh of [[Rawatsar]], a chief in the former [[Bikaner State|Bikaner state]], becoming the Rani of [[Rawatsar]]. Although initially bound by the [[Purdah|purdah system]], she later abandoned it with the encouragement of her husband and family, marking the beginning of her transition from a sheltered life to one of [[public service]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Cūṇḍāvata |first=Lakshmīkumārī |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZlluAAAAMAAJ |title=From Purdah to the People: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat |date=2000 |publisher=Rawat Publications |isbn=978-81-7033-606-8 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-09-28 |title=CHUNDAWAT, SHRIMATI LAKSHMI KUMARI |url=http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90c.htm |access-date=2025-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928005852/http://rajyasabha.nic.in/kiosk/whoswho/prev90c.htm |archive-date=28 September 2007 }} “''Congress (Rajasthan); d, of Rawat Bijay Singh; b. June 24, 1916; m. Rawat Tej Singh; 2 s. and 4 d.; Member, Raiasthan Legislative Assembly, 1962—71, Member on the Panel of Chairmen, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly; Member, Rajya Sabha, 10-4-1972 to 9-4-1978: President, Raiasthan P.C.C.; Author of a number of books in Hindi and Rajasthani.''”</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=28 December 2013 |title=Russian love for Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/books/features/russian-love-for-lakshmi-kumari-chundawat/articleshow/26913248.cms |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Political career==
Chundawat was awarded the [[Padma Shri]] in 1984 for her contribution to [[Rajasthani literature]]. Similarly she has received many awards such as Sahitya Mahamahopadhyay, [[Rajasthan Ratna]] (2012),Tessitory Gold Award, Maharana Kumbha Award, and the Soviet Land Nehru Award.
Chundawat entered politics in 1962, joining the [[Indian National Congress]] and as one of Rajasthan’s first female politicians. She was elected to the [[Rajasthan Legislative Assembly]] from [[Bhim Assembly constituency|Bhim, Deogarh]] (1962–1971) and later served as a member of the [[Rajya Sabha]] (1972–1978). During her tenure, she briefly held the position of president of the [[Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee]] from 1971 to 1972.<ref name=":0" />


==Books==
==Books==
Chundawat authored a number of books in [[Hindi]] and [[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]] including:
{{unreferenced section|date=August 2022}}
Rani Lakshmi Kumari's books include:


* ''From Purdah to the people: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat''
* ''From Purdah to the people: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat''<ref name=":1" />
* ''Folklore of Rajasthan''
* ''Folklore of Rajasthan''
* ''Samskrtika Rajasthan''
* ''Samskrtika Rajasthan''
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* ''Antardhvani''
* ''Antardhvani''
* ''Rajasthan ke Ritee Rivaj''
* ''Rajasthan ke Ritee Rivaj''
* के रे चकवा बात
*हुकारो दो सा
*गजबन
*माँजल रात
*पाबूजी री बात
*गिर ऊँचा- ऊँचा गढ़ा
* अमोलक बातां
* टाबरा री बाता
* बगड़aवात


==References==
==References==
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Rani
Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat
Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly
In office
1962–1972
ConstituencyBhim, Rajasthan
President of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee
In office
1971–1972
Succeeded byParasram Maderna
Member of the Rajya Sabha
In office
1972–1978
ConstituencyRajasthan
Personal details
Born(1916-06-24)24 June 1916
Deogarh, Rajasthan
Died24 May 2014(2014-05-24) (aged 97)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse(s)Rawat Tej Singh (m. 1934)
OccupationAuthor, politician, scholar
AwardsPadma Shri (1984)
Rajasthan Ratna (2012)

Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat (24 June 1916 – 24 May 2014)[1] was a veteran Indian politician, author, and scholar. She is known for her contributions to the Rajasthani literature and her role in Rajasthan politics. She was Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from 1972 to 1978 from Rajasthan. She served as president of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (RPCC) from 1971 to 1972. She was also elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly for two terms representing Bhim constituency from 1962 to 1972. She was a member of the Indian National Congress. She was awarded with the Padma Shri, fourth highest civilian award in India by the Government of India in 1984 for her contribution to the Rajasthani literature and with Rajasthan Ratna in 2012.[2][3][4]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Chundawat was born on 24 June 1916 in Deogarh, a prominent thikana (feudal estate) in the princely state of Mewar, Rajasthan. She married Rawat Tej Singh of Rawatsar, a chief in the former Bikaner state, becoming the Rani of Rawatsar. Although initially bound by the purdah system, she later abandoned it with the encouragement of her husband and family, marking the beginning of her transition from a sheltered life to one of public service.[5][6][7]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Chundawat entered politics in 1962, joining the Indian National Congress and as one of Rajasthan’s first female politicians. She was elected to the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Bhim, Deogarh (1962–1971) and later served as a member of the Rajya Sabha (1972–1978). During her tenure, she briefly held the position of president of the Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee from 1971 to 1972.[2]

Books[edit | edit source]

Rani Lakshmi Kumari's books include:

  • From Purdah to the people: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat[5]
  • Folklore of Rajasthan
  • Samskrtika Rajasthan
  • Mumal
  • Devnarayan Bgdawat Mahagatha
  • Mumal
  • Lenin ri Jeevani
  • Hindukush ke Us Paar
  • Shanti ke Liye Sangharsha
  • Antardhvani
  • Rajasthan ke Ritee Rivaj
  • के रे चकवा बात
  • हुकारो दो सा
  • गजबन
  • माँजल रात
  • पाबूजी री बात
  • गिर ऊँचा- ऊँचा गढ़ा
  • अमोलक बातां
  • टाबरा री बाता
  • बगड़aवात

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "cm raje console on chundawats death". 24 May 2014. Archived from the original on 24 May 2014. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Laxmi Kumari Chundawat, a scholar par excellence". The Times of India. 25 May 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  3. ↑ PTI (24 May 2014). "Scholar, Politician Laxmi Kumari Chundawat Dead". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Writer Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat honoured". The Times of India. 27 April 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 26 March 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Cūṇḍāvata, Lakshmīkumārī (2000). From Purdah to the People: Memoirs of Padma Shri Rani Laxmi Kumari Chundawat. Rawat Publications. ISBN 978-81-7033-606-8.
  6. ↑ "CHUNDAWAT, SHRIMATI LAKSHMI KUMARI". 28 September 2007. Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 26 March 2025. “Congress (Rajasthan); d, of Rawat Bijay Singh; b. June 24, 1916; m. Rawat Tej Singh; 2 s. and 4 d.; Member, Raiasthan Legislative Assembly, 1962—71, Member on the Panel of Chairmen, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly; Member, Rajya Sabha, 10-4-1972 to 9-4-1978: President, Raiasthan P.C.C.; Author of a number of books in Hindi and Rajasthani.”
  7. ↑ "Russian love for Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat". The Times of India. 28 December 2013.
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