Wittadevi

Wittadevi (?-853), commonly known by her title Chao Phaya Rajadevi Hien, was the first-rank royal consort of King Soya during Lithang dynasty.

She was born in a powerful family. Her grandfather Vara Sowitta was the right-guard general, and grandmother Tinhnan Princess was daughter of King Reshiryn. Her father Gwyedeva married Vongmu Princess, however, contradictory records made it confused whether Wittadevi was born to Vongmu Princess.

She was originally a concubine to Prince Soya together with Vaungsu, future Queen Chaode Suinsaw. When Soya became the crown prince, she got the title of first-rank concubine of the crown prince.

There was no official record about her title and rank at the early reign of King Soya. She might held the title Mae Nang (fourth-rank royal consort), same as Vaungsu. In 831, upon Queen Vaungsu's death, Wittadevi was elevated to first-rank Able consort, ruling the royal harem as queen. However, probably due to no child, she had never become the queen.

After Soya's death, Wittadevi moved to Chongling Tomb where Soya was buried. She died in 853.