In this episode of #NLRecess, author #ChitraBDivakaruni joins Newslaundry’s Manisha Pande to discuss her latest book, #LastQueen, which tells the story of Rani Jindan Kaur, a historical figure who is “unlike other heroines of Indian resistance”, as Chitra puts it.<br /><br />Chitra explains that it was important to her to write about Rani Jindan. “She is worth bringing back into our memory because she was a fighter,” she said, explaining how she had broken conventional norms, led soldiers, and was later imprisoned in Chinar Fort.<br /><br />Chitra also talks about the difference in the representation of men and women in history and her own women-centric approach to writing. She says she strives to retell the stories of amazing women in mythology and history who were otherwise portrayed as being meek.<br /><br />To watch the full interview, subscribe to Newslaundry: https://www.newslaundry.com/subscription?ref=nl_interview<br /><br />Follow and engage with us on social media:<br />Facebook: https://facebook.com/newslaundry<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/newslaundry<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/newslaundry
