

#50293
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Victoria and Abdul
The True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant
Book • 2010
This book explores the remarkable relationship between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, an Indian clerk who became her closest confidant.
Basu delves into the historical context and personal dynamics that shaped their bond, despite the controversy it sparked within the royal household.
The narrative is based on extensive research, including Queen Victoria's Hindustani journals and Karim's personal diaries.
Basu delves into the historical context and personal dynamics that shaped their bond, despite the controversy it sparked within the royal household.
The narrative is based on extensive research, including Queen Victoria's Hindustani journals and Karim's personal diaries.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book about Queen Victoria's Munshi.


Anita Anand

28 snips
127. Inventing Curry: The British Taste for India
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a story of Queen Victoria's relationship with Abdul Kareem that revealed unknown details.

Shrabani Basu

Forgotten stories from South Asian history