Umayamma
Umayamma, d.1684, Queen of Travancore. Originally the rani of Attingal in Kerala, she was requested to become the ruler of Travancore when its king, Aditya Varma died in about 1678 without leaving any hair. She took over as the ruler, and with the help of her minister, Kerala Varma, she brought order in the strife-torn State. She was succeeded by her son, Ravi Varma.
