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1578471The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915) — Debi, AbhayeswariC. Hayavadana Rao


Debi, Abhayeswari, Rani of Bijni; widow of Raja Kumud Narayan Bhup: claims descent from Vijita Narayan. one of the former rulers of Cooch Behar. At the conclusion of the Bhutan war, the family to which the Rani belongs was given a large extent of land in the Eastern Duars. Area of the estate, 950 square miles; revenue, two lakhs; title of Rani is hereditary. Address: Bijni, Goalpara, Assam, India.