1937: A Maharani's Purdah Flight & India's Veiled Past
In 1937, the Alwar Maharani's aerial joyride sparked outrage. Explore the complex history of purdah in India, from Rajput courts to colonial clashes. A story of status, power, and defiance.
In 1937, the Alwar Maharani's aerial joyride sparked outrage. Explore the complex history of purdah in India, from Rajput courts to colonial clashes. A story of status, power, and defiance.
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