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Greta Rana
ISBN 9788186939932
Rs. 800
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Hidden Women
Who it's for: readers interested in Nepali history and women's history
Hidden Women are women about whom we know nothing, or very little, so they are shades or shadows in the life of Jung Bahadur Rana who founded the Rana dynasty that ruled Nepal for 104 years. Nothing is written about the women in his life except that against his wishes they committed sati when he was cremated. Strong and independent women, they had influence on him, enjoyed a prominent place in his life, and ironically the one he admired most tried to kill him. It is a novel look at his story, worn out by many Nepali writers, as it is the first time being told through the eyes of the women in his life.Thoroughly researched, Greta Rana builds together a feasible picture of how women lived and thought, hoped and died in a restrictive feudal society.
Highlights
- Focuses on the overlooked women in Jung Bahadur Rana's life
- Based on thorough research into their lives and society
- Offers a new perspective on a well-known historical figure
- Explores the paradox of strong women in a restrictive era
- First account told through the eyes of these women
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Questions about this book
Who is the book about?
The book is about the women in the life of Jung Bahadur Rana, the founder of the Rana dynasty in Nepal, who are largely absent from historical records.
What is the main focus of the book?
It focuses on the lives, influence, and thoughts of these women, providing a new perspective on Jung Bahadur Rana's story through their eyes.
Is the book based on historical research?
Yes, it is thoroughly researched and constructs a plausible picture of how women lived in that feudal society.
What does the title 'Hidden Women' refer to?
It refers to the women in Jung Bahadur Rana's life who are barely mentioned in history, except for their act of committing sati against his wishes.