Rajmata Gayatri Devi: Life in pictures

Rajmata Gayatri Devi was named the 'World's Most Beautiful Women' by Vogue magazine. (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi was one of the prominent faces of the Rajasthan royal families.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur was born on May 23, 1919.  (BCCL)

The Maharani had perfectly chiseled features, lips like a perfect bow and a wistful, faraway gaze. (BCCL)

A rare photo of Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur with her husband taken soon after their marriage. At 19, she fell in love with Man Singh, heir to Jaipur throne. After initial opposition from parents they married in 1939. (BCCL)

A rare picture of Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur with Prince Philip of Britain.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi was an educationist, philanthropist and a politician. (BCCL)

Maharani Gayatri Devi with her husband, the Maharajah of Jaipur at the London airport on May 17, 1956.  (AP)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi was the daughter of Maharaja Jitendra Narayan and Maharani Indira Devi of Koch dynasty of Cooch Behar.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur with Moon Moon Sen on their arrival at an event in Kolkata. (BCCL)

Gayatri Devi's memories were fashioned into a book by Santha Rama Rau that was sold in huge numbers. (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur was an avid polo and golf follower and was a collector of vintage cars.  (BCCL)

Maharani Gayatri Devi poses next to her custom built Rolls-Royce in Jaipur. (AFP)

In 1971, after the abolition of Privy Purse and royal privileges, Rajmata Gayatri Devi was accused of breaking tax law. (BCCL)

Maharani Gayatri Devi with actresses Hema Malini and Priyanka Chopra at an event. (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur was the founder member of the Swatantra Party with C Rajagopalachari. (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur with her husband at the dining table. (BCCL)

The Rajmata Gayatri Devi had a keen taste for hats. She had large collection of hats.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi enjoys with friends at a picnic.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur with her family.  (BCCL)

Rajmata Gayatri Devi of Jaipur soon fell ill after celebrating her 90th birthday in London at her summer home.  (BCCL)