Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary

Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary

by Anita Anand

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Sophia Duleep Singh was a fascinating and complex figure: a princess, a suffragette, and a revolutionary. Born in exile in London in 1876, she was the daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last Sikh ruler of the Punjab, and Bamba Müller, a German countess. Sophia's childhood was spent in a world of privilege, but she was also deeply aware of the injustices faced by women and by her own people in India.

In her early twenties, Sophia became involved in the Pankhurst family's campaign for women's suffrage. She was a close friend of Christabel Pankhurst and was arrested several times for her involvement in the movement. Sophia also used her position as a princess to raise awareness of the cause and to lobby government officials. She was a powerful and persuasive speaker, and her speeches often drew large crowds.

In addition to her work for women's suffrage, Sophia was also a passionate advocate for Indian independence. She was a member of the Indian National Congress and worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi. During World War I, Sophia was exiled from Britain for her anti-war activities. She spent the war years in India, where she continued to work for Indian independence.

After the war, Sophia returned to Britain and continued to be active in the women's suffrage movement. She was one of the signatories of the Representation of the People Act 1918, which finally gave women the right to vote in Britain. Sophia also became a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress and was a close friend of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Sophia Duleep Singh was a remarkable woman who defied convention and left an indelible mark on history. She was a pioneer for women's rights and for Indian independence. Her story is an inspiration to us all.

Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary

by Anita Anand

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2644 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	433 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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