Marks she made: the art and architecture of begum samru
Auteur :
Rajagopalan, Mrinalini
Éditeur :
Manchester University Press
ISBN :
9781526187116
Date de publication :
31 mars 2026
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book explores the remarkable life of Begum Samru (c. 1750–1836), a North Indian ruler who rose from courtesan to sovereign, using art and architecture to navigate power in early modern India. Through her story, the book reveals how women defied gender norms to shape public and political spheres in innovative ways. -- .