Mukherjee

Indian - world - history has been unkind to women. We have derived much of our history from British writing. It is only in recent times that we have reclaimed our history. For instance, we always referred to the events of 1857-58 as "The Great Indian Mutiny" and not as "The Great Uprising."
One character who has gained cult status is Rani Lakshmi Bai. While she was an incredible woman, we forget she was a reluctant rebel. The one woman who fought the British almost till the end was Begum show more Hazrat Mahal. I have been curious about her for a long time, and finally, we have a book that gives her excellent space and respect.
Prof Mukherjee has written an excellent book analysing the two women, their contributions, and why we remember one and have forgotten the other.
The Appendices, with the Proclamations are a godsend, especially Begum Hazrat Mahal's Proclamation.

If you want to add to your library of the 1857 Uprising, then add this book. Refer to it also. show less