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Sophia Dalip Singh: The Indian Princess of the Suffragette Movement

This chapter explores how Sophia Dalip Singh, an Indian aristocrat, used her influential position and status to advocate for women's rights and suffrage, despite her initial reservations towards public activism. From her high society origins to her bold actions like tax resistance and confrontations with political figures, Sophia's story sheds light on her impactful role in the suffragette movement.

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