Origins & Early Life

Camadevi (also spelt Jamadevi, [tʃaːmaˈdeːʋiː]; Pali: Cāmadevī; Thai: จามเทวี, RTGS: Chammathewi; Mon: စာမ္မာဒေဝဳ, IPA: [t͡ɕaːm.má.tʰeː.wiː]; 7th-century – 8th-century) was the first monarch and queen of Haripuñjaya, which was an ancient Mon kingdom in present-day Northern Thailand before it was conquered by the Kingdom of Lan Na. Most records of Camadevi mention her life period differently. For example: Chinnakanmalipakon said that she reigned in 662 for 7 years; Manit Wallipodom's research mentioned that she was born in 623, reigned in 662 for 17 years and died in 715 at the age of 92; and the legend of Camadevi, translated and edited by Suttavari Suwannapat, mentioned that she was born in 633, reigned from 659 up to 688 and died in 731. As written in the Legend of Cāmadevivaṃsa, it was recorded that she was a scion of the ruler of the Lavo Kingdom.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

But according to the mythology, people believe she was a daughter of a wealthy man named Inta, who lived in the Nong Duu village, which is in the Pa Sang district of Lamphun at the present time. When she turned 3 months old, she was grabbed and taken away by a giant bird. The bird flew over Doi Suthep and gave the young...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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