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Rudrangshu Mukherjee
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
Book Summary
Non-fiction historical narrative that profiles two remarkable women who stepped into the male-dominated public sphere during the mid-19th century, examining how their choices and leadership intersected with the 1857 rebellion, written for readers curious about women’s history, colonial resistance, and biographical storytelling, with a thoughtful, respectful, and inspiring tone.
The book presents parallel biographies set against the annexations of Awadh and Jhansi, offering a fresh perspective that foregrounds gendered experience and the lasting impact of memory. It traces how Begum Hazrat Mahal and Rani Lakshmibai challenged imperial policies, navigated royal duties, and inspired later generations, even as their afterlives took different paths. The rift between myth and reality is explored to set a fuller record of their contributions and sacrifices.
In addition to biography, the work engages with key concepts—historical analysis, gender history, imperial policy, memory and myth—presented through a narrative that invites readers to think critically about sources and context. With accessible, evidence-based prose grounded in archival research, it is ideal for classroom or home study and supports interactive learning and thoughtful discussion.
Readers will finish with a nuanced understanding of a pivotal historical moment from a gendered lens, an enhanced ability to analyze memory and myth, and a broadened appreciation for overlooked chapters of the past that continue to shape present perspectives. This work invites curiosity, reflection, and a more informed view of history as a dynamic, living conversation.
Product Details
Author
Rudrangshu Mukherjee
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
9780670090662
ISBN
9780670090662
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.24x2.54x22.86cm
Binding
Hardback
₹ 799