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The reason is simple - this award is named after Maha Rani Tulshibati," Dev Varma said. Often called the 'last princess of Tripura ', Kamalprabha Devi has dedicated her life to providing education to underprivileged sections of society and promotion of the arts.Deputy CM Dev Varma received the award from chief minister Biplab Deb at a programme on behalf of his mother. The Maharani Tulshi Bati School is one of the oldest schools in the country offering education to girls, he added.This award has been introduced this year in honour of Maha Rani Tulshi Bati, a queen who played a pivotal role in spreading education, especially among girls, in the 19th century. "Although my mother has received several awards, this award has made her overjoyed. Devi is suffering from old age-related ailments and is staying at Assam's Nagaon..