According to the Jamatia Hoda, Maharani Sudhakshina Jamatia was born on 25 January 1799 and passed away on 17 September 1850. She remains one of the most influential yet historically underrepresented figures in Tripura’s royal legacy.
A daughter of the indigenous Jamatia Hoda community, Maharani Sudhakshina Jamatia ruled as the Queen of Tripura from 1830 to 1849 A.D. She was the consort of Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur and the mother of Maharaja Ishan Chandra Manikya and Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya.
As per Government of Tripura records, her native village is officially documented as Dewan Bazar, while in local tradition it is known as Kuar Kami village under Killa, Gomati district.
Historical narratives within the Jamatia community state that Maharani Sudhakshina Jamatia was the daughter of a respected Jamatia Chokdiri (Village Head). During the annual Kharchi Festival, she accompanied her father to the royal court, where Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur was deeply impressed by her intellect, courage, and grace. Recognizing her leadership qualities and seeking a strong consort to help govern the kingdom, the King proposed marriage, following which she ascended the throne as Queen of Tripura.
One of her most significant contributions was her decisive role in bringing an end to the historic Jamatia Revolt, which was peacefully resolved at her request to her son, Maharaja Bir Chandra Manikya an act remembered as a milestone of reconciliation and indigenous diplomacy.
During her tenure, the Maharani actively promoted the Bhakti movement within the Jamatia community, leading to the advent of Vaishnavism among indigenous sections of Tripura. Despite this spiritual transformation, she remained deeply devoted to Maa Durga and her ancestral deity Baba Garia, reflecting a unique synthesis of faiths.
Her progressive vision emphasized education, cultural awareness, and social upliftment among the Borok (Tiprasa) people, particularly encouraging the empowerment of indigenous communities.
To commemorate her enduring legacy, a memorial has been established at Garia Academy (School), featuring a half-body statue of Maharani Sudhakshina Jamatia alongside Maharaja Krishna Kishore Manikya Bahadur. Furthermore, a women’s group under the Jamatia Hoda proudly bears her name, symbolizing her role as a beacon of indigenous women’s leadership.
A sub-zonal memorial with her statue has also been installed at Killa Raio, highlighting her historical and cultural significance.
Members of her lineage continue to reside in Kuar Kami village, including Kirit Kishore Jamatia, a former Jamatia Hoda worker and noted author who has written extensively on indigenous history and culture.
Even today, Jamatia Hoda and the broader Borok or Tiprasa society remember Maharani Sudhakshina Jamatia with profound respect, honoring her as a symbol of indigenous dignity, unity, women’s leadership, and cultural harmony in Tripura’s history.
