Kaikeyi, the princess of Kaikeya, was the third wife of king
Dasaratha, and the step-mother of
Ram and the mother of
Bharat in the
Ramayana. She was the youngest and the most beautiful among Dasaratha’s three wives. Being an outstanding chariot rider, she saved the life of Dasaratha during a war, while riding his chariot. In gratitude to this, the king offered her three boons, which ultimately resulted in the 14 years exile of Ram.
