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Sophia
Book • 2015
This book tells the story of Sophia Duleep Singh, born into Indian royalty and raised in England as a genteel aristocrat.
However, she defied her upbringing to become a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and Indian independence.
The narrative delves into her life, highlighting her involvement in pivotal historical events and her transformation into a revolutionary figure.
The book also explores broader themes such as British imperialism and the suffragette movement.
However, she defied her upbringing to become a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and Indian independence.
The narrative delves into her life, highlighting her involvement in pivotal historical events and her transformation into a revolutionary figure.
The book also explores broader themes such as British imperialism and the suffragette movement.
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William Dalrymple as a perfect story, highlighting its astonishing narrative and connection between seemingly unbridgeable worlds.
William Dalrymple as a perfect story, highlighting its astonishing narrative and connection between seemingly unbridgeable worlds.
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12. Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary
