Maharanis

Lucy Moore

Overview

This nonfiction work chronicles the adventurous lives of three generations of Indian queens, spanning from the post-1857 Mutiny era to the present day. It traces the significant cultural and political shifts that reshaped their world. The book focuses on influential women like Chimnabai, the progressive Maharani of Baroda, and her daughter Indira, who became Regent of Cooch Behar, as well as Indira's daughter Ayesha, who was elected to Indian Parliament. Their stories illustrate the complex dynamics of power, identity, and tradition within Indian aristocratic life during the decline of the British Raj and Empire.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Indian history and royalty.
• Those fascinated by the lives of influential women.
• Individuals seeking nonfiction accounts of cultural and political change.

Key features

• Format: Trade Paperback
• Publisher: Penguin Books
• ISBN: 9780143037040
• Author: Lucy Moore