{"product_id":"a-nawab-and-a-begum","title":": A Nawab and a Begum","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003eA Nawab and a Begum\u003c\/b\u003e is a compelling dual biography that breathes new life into one of history’s most misunderstood royal couples: Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh and his wife, the formidable Begum Hazrat Mahal. Sudipta Mitra challenges the traditional historical portrayal of the Nawab as merely a \"debauched ruler,\" instead presenting him as a devoted patron of the arts and culture who remained true to his aesthetic spirit even in the face of British annexation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe narrative shifts to the equally captivating story of Begum Hazrat Mahal, tracing her journey from a courtesan to a warrior queen who led an uprising against the East India Company. While the British underestimated the Nawab, they failed to account for the Begum’s political acumen and military leadership. This book skillfully weaves their lives together, exploring their complex relationship and highlighting the Begum’s role in uniting native forces against colonial rule—a legacy often overshadowed by traditional historical accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BEETLE BOOK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52325785272603,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/2150\/0699\/files\/91KSgP1S1TL._SL1500.jpg?v=1781092816","url":"https:\/\/beetlebookshop.com\/products\/a-nawab-and-a-begum","provider":"Beetle Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}