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The Story of Begum Hazrat Mahal
by Kenizé Mourad
Story added by devahutiraichaliha on August 15, 2022
Little known, little remembered, this is the story of Begum Hazrat Mahal.
The soul of the 1857 War of Independence; orphaned poetess of the Chowk; captivating wife of King Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh; the Rani of Jhansi's contemporary and soul sister; freedom fighter and misunderstood mother; illicit lover and intrepid war leader--she risked everything only to face the greatest betrayal of all...
This is a salute to Hazrat Mahal--a dazzling meteor in Indian history.read more
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