12. Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary

William Dalrymple and Anita Anand co-host a discussion about Anand's book, "Sophia: Princess, Suffragette, Revolutionary," which tells the story of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the daughter of the dispossessed Sikh Maharaja Duleep Singh and goddaughter of Queen Victoria. The podcast explores Sophia's journey from a privileged member of British society to a passionate suffragette and supporter of Indian independence. They delve into Duleep Singh's complex relationship with Queen Victoria, his attempts to reclaim his kingdom, and the impact of his choices on his children, particularly Sophia, who grapples with her identity and eventually finds her cause in the fight for women's suffrage, becoming a notable figure in the movement and later dedicating herself to nursing Indian soldiers during World War I.