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Jun 16, 2024 · The book under review tells the story of some of these responses to the British rule, from Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh and his Begum Hazrat Mahal. The king succumbed to the British but the queen...
Jun 8, 2024 · Notable among them was Begum Samru, who rose from the status of a courtesan to rule the principality of Sardhana in western Uttar Pradesh.
Jun 6, 2024 · Begum Hazrat Mahal, the fierce leader of Awadh during the 1857 Uprising, showcased unparalleled bravery in her fight against British annexation. Her defiance and strategic acumen left an...
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4 days ago · Notable Figures: Included Nana Saheb, who declared himself Peshwa under Bahadur Shah Zafar; in Lucknow, Birjis Qadr became the new Nawab under the Mughal emperor, and his mother, Begum Hazrat Mahal, played a pivotal role in the revolt. Rani Lakshmibai and Tantia Tope teamed up against the British, and Rani Avantibai Lodhi led an army in Madhya ...
4 days ago · The Indian Rebellion of 1857 was a major uprising in India in 1857–58 against the rule of the British East India Company, which functioned as a sovereign power on behalf of the British Crown.
Jun 4, 2024 · Begum Hazrat Mahal In Lucknow, the Begum of Awadh took charge and declared her son, Birjis Qadr, as the Nawab of Awadh. However, once more, the leader who enjoyed greater support was Maulavi Ahmadullah of Faizabad, who led uprisings and battled against the British.
Jun 20, 2024 · "A Nawab and a Begum" by Sudipta Mitra skillfully combines the fascinating tales of Begum Hazrat Mahal and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, providing readers with an engrossing look into a turbulent period in Indian history.
