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- ↑ A History of Orissa. N. K. Sahu · 1956
- ↑ Arihant Experts (4 June 2019). Know Your State Odisha. p. 16. ISBN 978-9313193272.
Gauri Mahadevi was succeeded by her daughter Dandi Mahadevi. She ensured the prosperity of kingdom during her reign. She secured the borders of the dynasty from the formidable and hostile kings.
- ↑ Sahu, N. K. (1981). History of Orissa. Nalanda. p. 126.
Dandimahadevi assumed imperial title of Parama-mahesvari, Parama-bhattarika, Maharajadhiraja Paramesvari.
- ↑ Archana Garodia Gupta, The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons.
- Archana Garodia Gupta, The Women Who Ruled India: Leaders. Warriors. Icons.