The Begums of Bhopal: a dynasty of women rulers in Raj India
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TextPublication details: Bloomsbury Academic 2000 LondonDescription: xi, 276 p. Includes index and bibliographyISBN: - 9781350180277
- 954.303 K4B3
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| Books | Vikram Sarabhai Library | Rack 45-B / Slot 2547 (3rd Floor, East Wing) | Non-fiction | General Stacks | 954.303 K4B3 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 204334 |
Table of Contents
1. Dost Mohammad Khan: Founder of Bhopal, 1672-1728
2. The "Reign" of Mamola Bai, 1728-95
3. The Siege of Bhopal: Qudsia Begum, 1819-37
4. Sikander Begum, 1847-68
5. Shahjehan Begum, 1868-1901
6. Sultan Jahan Begum, 1901-26
7. The Bhopal Succession Case
8. The Begums: A Final Assessment
Between 1819 and 1926 four Muslim women rulers reigned over Bhopal, the second largest Muslim state of India. They received staunch opposition from powerful neighbours and male claimants in India. The British East India Company, under Queen Victoria, also opposed female rule in Bhopal until the Begums quoted the Queen as their model and inspiration.
Through the first objective history of Bhopal, Shaharyar M. Khan discusses the Begums' policies in their relations with the British and provides a fascinating account of British imperial relations within India.
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