The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

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The Last Queen by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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The central focus of the book- The Last Queen

• The book talks about the story of Rani Jindan
  who was the daughter of a kennel keeper.
• She married Maharaja Ranjeet Singh who died
  early.
• The book speaks of her struggle, bravery,
  courage, and persona.

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Traits of Rani Jindan

• She is confident, intelligent, smart, and
  gutsy.
• Her love for her husband was deep-rooted but is
  widowed at a young age.
• She shares the threats and challenges of her
  husband.

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Highlights of the Rani Jindans life

• When her husband died, she stood up against the
  British to protect her sons rights.
• She never hesitated to cast aside her veil to
  address her troops.
• Her son is taken away by the British and how
  she got him back.

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Why should one read this book?

• The book brings the highs and lows of her life
  in a realistic manner.
• The book brings back this fierce lady whom
  history has forgotten.
• The book is a story of love, patriotism,
  betrayal, loyalty, and the bond between a mother
  and her child.

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How can a woman relate to Rani Jindans story?

• The author speaks of the challenges she faced
  as a woman.
• The author doesnt glorify Jindan so that a
  common woman can relate with her.
• She has her set of weaknesses, vulnerabilities,
  and lows.

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Conclusion

• Read The Last Queen and get mesmerized by the
  story of Rani Jindan.

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