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Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with Abdul Karim, a young Indian clerk. Their relationship draws attention and controversy within the British court, reflecting the complex dynamics of imperial power and cross-cultural connections during the 19th century.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Shrabani Basu
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