Jamadevi

Jamadevi

Queen Jamadevi (Thai: พระนางจามเทวี) (Pali: Camadevi), also known as Nang Chamthewi of Hariphunchai, Channa Devi or Channadevi (around 750).

First ruler of the Mon kingdom of Hariphunchai (Pali: Haripunjaya). She gave birth to twins, one of whom succeeded her as ruler of Lamphun (i.e. Haripunchai), while the other became ruler of Lampang.

In Lamphun a statue of her is placed in the Nong Dok public park to commemorate her.

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