[PDF] The Maharanis Pearls eBook

Author : Charles Todd
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 17,57 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0062369237

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Living with her family in India, young Bess Crawford's curiosity about this exotic country sometimes leads her into trouble. One day she slips away from the cantonment to visit the famous seer in a nearby village. Before this woman can finish telling her fortune, Bess is summoned back for an afternoon tea with the Maharani, a close friend of her parents'. The seer's last words are a warning about forthcoming danger that Bess takes as the usual patter. But this visit by the Maharani has ominous overtones that mark it as more than a social call. Her husband has political enemies, and she has come to ask Bess's father, Major Crawford, for help. As the Maharani is leaving, Bess notices that there is something amiss with the royal entourage. Major Crawford must set out after them—but will he be in time? And what will happen to Bess, and the household left behind, when a vicious assassin circles back to take hostages? Here is an extraordinary glimpse into the childhood of the Bess Crawford we know from her service in the Great War.

Author : Lucy Moore
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 43,88 MB
Release : 2004-09-02
Category : History
ISBN : 014190514X

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In Maharnis Lucy Moore brilliantly recreates the lives of four princesses - two grandmothers, a mother and a daughter - of the Royal courts of India. Their extraordinary story takes in tiger hunts, exotic palaces and lavish ceremonies in India, as well as the glamorous international scene of the Edwardian and interwar era. It is also an intimate portrait of four remarkable women - Chimnabai, Sunity, Indira and Ayesha - who changed the world they lived in. Through their lives Lucy Moore tells the history of a nation during an era of great change: the rise and fall of the Raj from the Indian Mutiny to Independence and beyond.

Author : Di Morrissey
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 38,68 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1459622286

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A compelling story of two remarkable women connected across the decades by the men who love them...and the magic of a place called Zanana. Kate, a strong-willed heiress determined to defy Edwardian convention, must pay the ultimate price to keep the home she loves so much...Odette, an independent and idealistic young journalist, is caught in a f...

Author : Sunity Devee
Publisher : Namaskar Book
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 28,51 MB
Release : 2024-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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Embark on a fascinating journey through royalty and change with "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" by Sunity Devee. Join the esteemed author as she shares her personal story, offering readers a unique perspective on Indian culture, tradition, and societal evolution. As you delve into Devee's captivating narrative, prepare to be transported to the opulent world of Indian royalty. From the grandeur of palaces to the intricacies of courtly life, each page offers a glimpse into a bygone era marked by tradition and transition. But beyond the splendor and glamour, "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" delves into deeper themes of identity, autonomy, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Devee's candid reflections shed light on the challenges faced by women of privilege and the complexities of navigating a changing world. Yet, amidst the wealth and privilege, a profound question emerges: What timeless lessons can we learn from Devee's journey, and how do they resonate with our own experiences of self-discovery and empowerment? Engage with Devee's poignant memoir through heartfelt anecdotes and introspective passages that invite readers to reflect on their own paths to self-realization. Her courage and resilience inspire us to embrace our true selves and forge our own destinies, regardless of societal expectations. Now, as you accompany Devee on her remarkable journey through royalty and change, consider this: How can her story of personal growth and transformation inspire us to embrace our own journeys of self-discovery and empowerment? Don't miss the opportunity to explore the rich tapestry of Indian culture and history through the eyes of a princess. Acquire your copy of "The Autobiography of an Indian Princess" today and immerse yourself in a captivating tale of royalty, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness. ```

Author : Jigme N. Kazi
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 39,25 MB
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1648059813

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This book, Sons of Sikkim: The Rise and Fall of the Namgyal Dynasty of Sikkim, is not a comprehensive history of Sikkim; it is only a brief history of Sikkim’s Namgyal Dynasty, which ruled the former Kingdom of Sikkim for more than 300 years (1642-1975). The main purpose of writing this book is to give the ordinary people – in Sikkim and elsewhere – a glimpse of Sikkim’s history: its origin in the 13th century, advent of the Namgyal Dynasty in mid-17th century, invasion of neighbouring countries in the 18th and 19th centuries, and finally, the emergence of the kingdom as a democracy in the 20th century, leading ultimately to its present status – the 22nd State of India. There are very few books dealing on the above subjects in great detail in one book. Most books on Sikkim’s history and politics are either one-sided or fail to present a holistic view of Sikkim. A book such as this is perhaps written for the first time by a Sikkimese and from the Sikkimese perspective. History is not always written by the victors; at times, as in this case, it is written by its victims. Empires fall, civilizations crumble but the human spirit, which fights against all kinds of oppression and exploitation, cannot be extinguished so easily. More than anything else, the story of the Sons of Sikkim is a story worth telling; a story of a small Himalayan kingdom and its people’s struggle to survive in the face of great odds.

Author : Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 30,24 MB
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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The Autobiography of an Indian Princess is a great historical book about the Indian girl Sunity destined to marry a rajah and become a princess of India in Victorian times. The story tells about her life from early childhood to the last days of life. In her life, she had to come through the early marriage, political oppression, acquaintance with Queen Victoria, the loss of her husband and son. The book is full of authentic traditions, political manipulations, love, and loss, so typical for a life of a ruler in any era.

Author : Ved Mehta
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 13,3 MB
Release : 2021-02-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0241505011

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Returning to 1960s' India after decades beyond its borders, Ved Mehta explores his native country with two sets of eyes: those of the man educated in the West, and those of the child raised under the Raj. Travelling from the Himalayas in the east to Kerala in the west, Ved Mehta's observations and insights into India and some of its most interesting figures - including Indira Gandhi, Jaya Prakash Narayan and Satyajit Ray - create one of the twentieth century's most thought-provoking travel memoirs.

Author : Sally Howard
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 40,94 MB
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1857889606

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A provocative ‘sexploration’ of the cultural and political landscape of modern India.

Author : Manohar Malgonkar
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 45,6 MB
Release : 1987-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1438419244

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This is a description of contemporary India and some of its recent history in the form of an autobiography. Rajmata Scindia is a member of the Indian Parliament. As a maharani she had thousands of servants and several enormous palaces. Since Independence, which marked the end of the supremacy of the Maharajas, she has emerged as one of India's most popular political leaders, first with the Congress party and now with the opposition. Her appeal to the masses, who see her as an image of Mother India, amazes both her admirers and her critics.