1. Dara Rasmi was one of the princess consorts of Chulalongkorn, King Rama V of Siam and gave birth to one daughter by King Chulalongkorn, Princess Vimolnaka Nabisi.
14 Facts About Dara Rasmi
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Princess Dara Rasami of Chiang Mai was born on 26 August 1873 at Khum Luang in Chiang Mai, Lanna.
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Dara Rasmi was a daughter of King Inthawichayanon and Thip Keson of Chiang Mai.
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Dara Rasmi's mother was a daughter of King Kawilorot and Queen Usa.
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Princess Dara Rasmi Rasami had one elder sister, Princess Chantra Sopha of Chiang Mai, who died as a child.
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Dara Rasmi was instructed in the traditional royal customs of both Lanna and Siam, and spoke Thai, Tai Yuan, and possibly English, as well.
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Dara Rasmi enjoyed horse riding, and was said to be a skilled horsewoman in her later in life.
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King Chulalongkorn then sent his brother Prince Phicit Prichakorn to Chiang Mai to propose an engagement to Dara Rasmi to become the king's concubine.
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When Dara Rasmi Rasami arrived at the Grand Palace her father sent money from Chiang Mai to King Chulalongkorn to build a new house for her.
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Dara Rasmi's death brought sadness to the King, and the royal families of both the Siamese and Chiang Mai kingdoms.
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Princess Dara Rasmi Rasami was so distraught after her only daughter's death, that she destroyed all photos and portraits of her as well as those of her husband and daughter together.
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At that time, Princess Dara Rasmi Rasami asked for permission from King Chulalongkorn to visit her relatives in Chiang Mai, which he granted.
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Princess Dara Rasmi Rasami returned to Bangkok after about six months.
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Princess Dara Rasmi Rasami continued with her royal duties for the people of Lanna.