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Author : Dharmendar Kanwar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Politicians
ISBN : 8854404942
Biography of Gayatri Devi, Maharani of Jaipur, b. 1919, princess and politician.
Author : Dharmendar Kanwar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8861122779
Dans le contexte d'une Inde en transition entre le dominion britannique et la plus grande démocratie du monde, la Maharani Gayatri Devi, épouse du Maharaja de Jaipur, femme de caractère à la beauté légendaire, sort de l'univers fermé des cours royales de l'Inde pour raconter l'histoire séduisante d'une vie princière et, parallèlement, d'une étape importante dans l'histoire de son immense pays. En partant de son enfance en Inde jusqu'aux études en Europe, en passant par son mariage avec le Maharaja de Jaipur et de l'époque tumultueuse de l'Indépendance de l'Inde, en 1947, et au-delà, jusqu'à nos jours, les pages de ce livre, font revivre une histoire si passionnante qu'elle peut paraître imaginaire. Elue par Vogue parmi les dix plus belles femmes du monde, Gayatri Devi n'a pas tardé à séduire l'Occident, conquérant avec une aisance naturelle le monde difficile de la jet set internationale, tout en révélant une personnalité profondément humaine. On découvre ainsi les gestes d'une femme qui, en plus de pratiquer des sports comme l'équitation et la chasse à dos d'éléphant, s'est engagée dans la politique et a obtenu la plus grande adhésion populaire de l'histoire. Elle a fondé la première école publique pour filles officiellement acceptée en Inde et elle s'est consacrée à la restauration de la splendide ville de Jaipur. Voilà en bref le contenu d'un livre fascinant, qui couvre presque un siècle d'Histoire, du début du XXe siècle à nos jours. Enrichi d'illustrations d'époque, de memorabilia et de fac-similés de lettres, il scande la vie de cette femme hors du commun, qui continuera à influencer l'histoire de l'Inde.
Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063161887
WINNER of the 2022 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN AWARD for BEST FICTION OF THE YEAR! LONGLISTED for 2022 DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD! She rose from commoner to become the last reigning queen of India’s Sikh Empire. In this dazzling novel, based on true-life events, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni presents the unforgettable story of Jindan, who transformed herself from daughter of the royal kennel keeper to powerful monarch. Sharp-eyed, stubborn, and passionate, Jindan was known for her beauty. When she caught the eye of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, she was elevated to royalty, becoming his youngest and last queen—and his favorite. And when her son, barely six years old, unexpectedly inherited the throne, Jindan assumed the regency. She transformed herself from pampered wife to warrior ruler, determined to protect her people and her son’s birthright from the encroaching British Empire. Defying tradition, she stepped out of the zenana, cast aside the veil, and conducted state business in public, inspiring her subjects in two wars. Her power and influence were so formidable that the British, fearing an uprising, robbed the rebel queen of everything she had, but nothing crushed her indomitable will. An exquisite love story of a king and a commoner, a cautionary tale about loyalty and betrayal, a powerful parable of the indestructible bond between mother and child, and an inspiration for our times, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s novel brings alive one of the most fearless women of the nineteenth century, one whose story cries out to be told.
Author : John Zubrzycki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-03-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1787389596
A gripping royal saga of charmed lives in a changing world. The Jaipurs were India's mid-century golden couple; its answer to the Kennedys, or Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Jai and Ayesha, as they were known to friends like Frank Sinatra, Truman Capote and 'Dickie' Mountbatten, entertained lavishly at their magnificent palaces and hunting lodges in Rajasthan--and in the nightclubs of London, Paris and New York. But as the Raj gave way to the new India, Jaipur--the most glamorous and romantic of the princely states--had to find its place. The House of Jaipur charts a dynasty's determination to remain relevant in a democracy set on crushing its privileges. Against the odds, they secured their place at the height of Indian society; but Ayesha would pay for her criticism of Indira Gandhi during the Emergency. From the polo field and politics to imprisonment and personal tragedy, the Jaipurs' extraordinary journey of transformation mirrors the story of a rapidly changing country.
Author : Alka Joshi
Publisher : MIRA
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780369701046
A NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE HENNA ARTIST, A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK Good Morning America’s “27 Books for June" PopSugar’s Best Summer Reads of 2021 In New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi’s intriguing new novel, henna artist Lakshmi arranges for her protégé, Malik, to intern at the Jaipur Palace in this tale rich in character, atmosphere, and lavish storytelling. It’s the spring of 1969, and Lakshmi, now married to Dr. Jay Kumar, directs the Healing Garden in Shimla. Malik has finished his private school education. At twenty, he has just met a young woman named Nimmi when he leaves to apprentice at the Facilities Office of the Jaipur Royal Palace. Their latest project: a state-of-the-art cinema. Malik soon finds that not much has changed as he navigates the Pink City of his childhood. Power and money still move seamlessly among the wealthy class, and favors flow from Jaipur’s Royal Palace, but only if certain secrets remain buried. When the cinema’s balcony tragically collapses on opening night, blame is placed where it is convenient. But Malik suspects something far darker and sets out to uncover the truth. As a former street child, he always knew to keep his own counsel; it’s a lesson that will serve him as he untangles a web of lies. "Captivated me from the first chapter to the last page." —Reese Witherspoon on The Henna Artist Don’t miss THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS! The final chapter in Alka Joshi’s New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy!
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8174362940
This book traces the life and times of Gayatri Devi of Cooch Behar, 'the princess from the east' who became the third wife of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II of Jaipur. Gayatri Devi revisited, but this time by an insider who embellishes a fairy-tale life with rare nuggets of information.
Author : Gayatri Devi (Maharani of Jaipur),Santha Rama Rau
Publisher : books catalog
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Autobiography
ISBN : IND:30000107409314
She is the daughter of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and the widow of the Maharaja of Jaipur. She was raised in a sumptuous palace staffed with 500 servants and she shot her first panther when she was twelve. She has appeared on the lists of the world's mos
Author : Quentin Crewe
Publisher : Michael Joseph
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UOM:39015047699734
This Is A Biography Of Are Who Enjoyed The Powers Of An Autocratic Before Autocrat Who Also Presided Long Before Independence Required It, Over The Dismantling Of His Own Position And Maharaja And The Passage Of Power From His Hands To His People. Accompanied By A Remakable Set Of Photographs.
Author : Rajyashree Kumari Bikaner
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789386950635
This book evokes the romance of the rugged desert kingdom of Bikaner and its Rajput royal family. It is a richly woven tapestry encompassing five generations of an aristocratic family's past and present. Tales of valour, battles and coronations, the splendour of the royal courts, the culture and traditions that made this Rathore state preeminent in the world, all set against the backdrop of imposing palaces, rugged forts and hunting lodges, the magnificence of the gilded age of the Maharajas. The author describes her formative years during the sixties when seismic changes in the world were taking place and which were to take her on an adventurous journey from her home in Bikaner to life in London. The author brings to life a treasure trove of anecdotes and introduces us to a world of elegance, sportsmanship and cosmopolitan culture.
Author : Jeffrey Archer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250172518
Heads You Win is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans. Leningrad, Russia, 1968: From an early age it is clear that Alexander Karpenko is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, Alexander and his mother will have to escape Russia if they hope to survive. At the docks, they have an irreversible choice: board a container ship bound for America or one bound for Great Britain. Alexander leaves the choice to a toss of a coin... In a single moment, a double twist decides Alexander’s future. During an epic tale, spanning two continents and thirty years, we follow Alexander through triumph and defeat as he sets out on parallel lives as Alex in New York and Sasha in London. As this unique story unfolds, both come to realize that to find their destiny they must face the past they left behind as Alexander in Russia.
Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789353025991
'One of the most strikingly lyrical voices writing about the lives of Indian women' -- Amitav Ghosh 'Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni turns the Ramayana around by telling it in the voice of Sita ... this inversion is a gift - it presents us a with a way to know an already well-known story better and to love an already beloved story more' -- Arshia Sattar 'This inspired evocation of the goddess Sita is an epic song of strength and solidarity told with joy and intensity. It brings to life the personalities and predicaments of the Ramayana' -- Namita Gokhale 'Among the many, many Ramayanas there are now even - thankfully - some "Sitayanas", but I know of none with the special magic that Chitra Divakaruni ... brings to the telling' -- Philip Lutgendorf 'Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's Sita ... is an epitome of courage and self-respect, showing a path for all women. While weaving a familiar story, Chitra provides deep and surprising insights' -- Volga 'An incomparable storyteller' -- Denver Post 'Divakaruni's stories are irresistible' -- The New York Times Book Review 'Divakaruni's storytelling talents put her right up there with the best' -- Miami Herald 'In recasting the Ramayan as a love story Divakaruni accords Sita parity with Ram, revealing her innate strength. By giving primacy to her thoughts and feelings this also becomes the private tale of Shri and Shrimati Ramchandra Raghuvanshi, two wonderful people who loved each other but who broke up. To readers well-acquainted with that tragedy of modern times, the failed marriage, it will appeal. The ending, however, surpasses all expectations.' -- The Sunday Standard 'The success of both The Palace Of Illusions and The Forest Of Enchantments hinges acutely on the skill with which Divakaruni deploys the narratorial voice.' -- Mint 'The Forest of Enchantments is one of the simplest and most beautiful retellings of Sage Valmiki's epic.' -- Jetwings 'Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni does justice to the women of Ramayana ... The Forest of Enchantments is not just a retelling of a much-told epic, rather it is a book that tells it like it is - balanced and non-judgmental.' -- Huffpost 'A work ... of pluralities and possibilities ... This is the Sitayan we will give to our daughters, that they may imbibe Sita's strength, and even more proudly to our sons, who will learn how a woman is to be treated' -- The Wire 'Banerjee is markedly feminist ... Her spin on the most pivotal moment of Sita's life, the agnipariksha episode, is a moment of feminist brilliance. Her Sita answers all the questions we would have had when listening to the Ramayana while leaving us with plenty of food for thought.' -- The New Indian Express 'Divakaruni's retelling reminds her readers that the Ramayana, besides being a morality tale, is a love story at its heart' -- Huffpost 'Divakaruni and her women characters are a formidable pair' -- The Wire The Ramayana, one of the world's greatest epics, is also a tragic love story. In this brilliant retelling, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni places Sita at the centre of the novel: this is Sita's version. The Forest of Enchantments is also a very human story of some of the other women in the epic, often misunderstood and relegated to the margins: Kaikeyi, Surpanakha, Mandodari. A powerful comment on duty, betrayal, infidelity and honour, it is also about women's struggle to retain autonomy in a world that privileges men, as Chitra transforms an ancient story into a gripping, contemporary battle of wills. While the Ramayana resonates even today, she makes it more relevant than ever, in the underlying questions in the novel: How should women be treated by their loved ones? What are their rights in a relationship? When does a woman need to stand up and say, 'Enough!'
Author : William Dalrymple
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-08-17
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781408806883
WINNER OF THE DUFF COOPER MEMORIAL PRIZE | LONGLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE 'Indispensable reading on both India and the Empire' Daily Telegraph 'Brims with life, colour and complexity . . . outstanding' Evening Standard 'A compulsively readable masterpiece' Brian Urquhart, The New York Review of Books A stunning and bloody history of nineteenth-century India and the reign of the Last Mughal. In May 1857 India's flourishing capital became the centre of the bloodiest rebellion the British Empire had ever faced. Once a city of cultural brilliance and learning, Delhi was reduced to a battered, empty ruin, and its ruler – Bahadur Shah Zafar II, the last of the Great Mughals – was thrown into exile. The Siege of Delhi was the Raj's Stalingrad: a fight to the death between two powers, neither of whom could retreat. The Last Mughal tells the story of the doomed Mughal capital, its tragic destruction, and the individuals caught up in one of the most terrible upheavals in history, as an army mutiny was transformed into the largest anti-colonial uprising to take place anywhere in the world in the entire course of the nineteenth century.
Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476792002
"A novel in stories, built around crucial moments in the lives of 3 generations of women in an Indian/Indian-American Family"--
Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780241294666
From Andrew Roberts, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Storm of War, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon It has become all too common for Napoleon Bonaparte's biographers to approach him as a figure to be reviled, bent on world domination, practically a proto-Hitler. Here, after years of study extending even to visits paid to St Helena and 53 of Napoleon's 56 battlefields, Andrew Roberts has created a true portrait of the mind, the life, and the military and above all political genius of a fundamentally constructive ruler. This is the Napoleon, Roberts reminds us, whose peacetime activity produced countless indispensable civic innovations - and whose Napoleonic Code provided the blueprint for civil law systems still in use around the world today. It is one of the greatest lives in world history, which here has found its ideal biographer. The sheer enjoyment which this book will give anyone who loves history is enormous.
Author : Jadunath Sarkar
Publisher : Orient Blackswan
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8125003339
Eminent Historian, Sir Jadunath Sarkar Extensively Traces The History Of The Kachhawa House Of Jaipur, The Development Of The State And Its Interaction With The Mughals And The British. The History Was Written In 1939 40, But Is Being Published Now For The First Time.