Maharanis: The Lives and Times of Three Generations of Indian Princesses

Maharanis by Lucy Moore. In Maharnis Lucy Moore brilliantly recreates the lives of four princesses - two grandmo.
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Buy the eBook Price: Despite many advantages and upbringing in both Indian and European cultures, they had to live up to the traditions of a Hindu Royal family. Their opulent and sensual lifestyle with a penchant for flashing their jewelry was legendary. When the curtain came down, it diminished their power and authority. But they reckon, rejuvenate and come back to serve the people they long ignored. This book also reveals the frivolous side of the men and women of Indian royal families.

Despite their traditions and strong culture, in all its richness and vitality, they were also vulnerable to the material things in life. Most of them lived in the lap of luxury, with a lavish life style both in India and Europe. They had a big circle of famous Indian and European friends, British Royalty, and other fabulous riches framed by the beauty and culture.

These women enjoyed the best life could offer, but also handled the difficult times in their personal lives with mixed results. So many tragic deaths occurred in the three royal families of Baroda, Cooch Behar, and Jaipur. Alcohol was the main cause of sudden and tragic deaths in most cases.


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In some cases either they fell down the stairs, food poisoning or pneumonia. However they did their best to bring that in the lives of many citizens. Despite their individual faults and weaknesses, these women lived up to their rank, believed passionately in the concept of duty that drove them. They were revolutionaries rising above the cultural limitations and helped society to accept gender equality and redefine the role of women in India.


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    7. These are amazing stories which reads like fairy tales. It is highly engaging and written with passion for history.

    Maharanis: The Extraordinary Tale of Four Indian Queens and Their Journey from Purdah to Parliament

    A wonderful glimpse into an enchanted world of opulence, comfort and ease, and a world hidden behind the veil of the purdah. Fascinating Raj era story Despite this possibly over-romanticized perspective, the story of these four women makes a very complex and fraught period of time readable and engaging.

    There's a chunk of culture across India you won't find on a map that starts somewhere in Rajasthan, and encompasses what are broadly the present-day states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, eventually ending at West Bengal. In terms of contemporary customs, traditions, beliefs and rituals, these societies are vastly non-different, with minimal individualistic tweaks over time.

    I attribute this fascinating homogeneity to the princely-India Maharanis by Lucy Moore speaks of. An exhilarating There's a chunk of culture across India you won't find on a map that starts somewhere in Rajasthan, and encompasses what are broadly the present-day states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, eventually ending at West Bengal. An exhilarating hardback Gayatri Devi on the cover is splendid as ever immaculately balancing the politics and relationships of the four princesses it covers, Moore's work is a surprisingly satisfying account of the emancipation of the Indian aristocratic women who chose to seek a life outside the ghoonghat and gharaanas.

    For all the strength it helped me find, for the worth of romance it taught me, for satiating my fixation with Indian royalty, for Jai - I owe this book.

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    Nobody can do the ghoonghat like our Ayesha did. A journey from the Raj of the late nineteenth century through the struggle for independence to almost the present day. It is a remarkable tale but can be a little confusing and I found some of the relationships difficult to follow. It is very much the story of rich upper class women and there is little of the grinding poverty of much of the rest of Indian society.

    I think I understand more the power and influence the Maharajahs and Maharanis had and some of their allure, but htere was a hollowness at its centre. I never did realise how many of the male members of the families died of alcoholism. It was interesting to read of the struggles against purdah that some of the maharanis championed.

    Oct 29, Katy rated it it was amazing Shelves: I gave this one five stars not because it was the best written work I have ever ready, but the story that was told was, like the title suggests, extraordinary. In a world where women exsisted to be wives the four maharanis whose lives Lucy Moore has chronicled were given the best western educations and allowed to grow. Through their lives they transformed a cultre and gave birth to a nation. In everything they did they were mere humans who took their roles of mystical rulers for the good of their I gave this one five stars not because it was the best written work I have ever ready, but the story that was told was, like the title suggests, extraordinary.

    Maharanis, The Lives and Times of Three Generations of Indian Princesses by Lucy Moore

    In everything they did they were mere humans who took their roles of mystical rulers for the good of their people to heart. Lucy Moore, thank you for telling their story. Thank you for giving us a new historical perceptive.

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    I think that it is safe to say that there was a lot of controversy about the British occupation of India and its affect on its citizens. The Maharani's in this books had many advantages and changed history for the women of India, it begs the question as to whether these changes would have ever happened without the involvement and hand of the British occupants. On the other hand it may have been damaging to a point in which the future rulers were too westernized.

    While this was an interesting look i I think that it is safe to say that there was a lot of controversy about the British occupation of India and its affect on its citizens. While this was an interesting look into the history of just a few women of India, there were points that were dragging and sometimes confusing.

    I think these Royalties lived a very exquisite life having all the best they could afford during their time of reign. Sep 27, Malinda Lamm rated it really liked it. Fascinating to read about real women whose lives changed so dramatically during their own life times and who also greatly influenced the independence of women in India. It was also interesting to learn more about the political governance of India, both the Colonial British and the Independent States. Initially, I really had a hard time getting into the book, but I ended up really enjoying this book.

    I think I'd like to read more about this time in history. Of course, it could be I just love to read about the royals Sep 20, Kristy rated it liked it. I really enjoy books that give me an insight into cultures I am not familiar with and I enjoyed that aspect of this book.

    The author did a great job of showing all sides of the people involved, making them real. I would have preferred if the author had let the narrative stand on its own instead of justifying and condoning negative behavior under the context of personal circumstances. Jul 19, Somya Sharma rated it liked it. This was one of my impulsive purchases but I think I quite enjoyed reading it.

    Aah its always fun to read about how blue blooded mortals spend their life and this book gives you a nice peep into lives of much written about royal ladies. Aug 27, Kerry rated it liked it. This is a great book, lots of detail sometimes, just sometimes, a little too much? At times I made myself get through it, but it was definitely worth it.

    The writing was slightly rambling and keeping the family connections and names straight required dedication but this book describes a time in India not so many years past and captures the culture and times of a era and how it helped shape the future. Apr 22, Lucia rated it it was amazing Shelves: