--- product_id: 13302318 title: "A PRINCESS REMEMBERS" brand: "maharani gayatri" price: "£24.26" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13302318-a-princess-remembers store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # A PRINCESS REMEMBERS **Brand:** maharani gayatri **Price:** £24.26 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A PRINCESS REMEMBERS by maharani gayatri - **How much does it cost?** £24.26 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13302318-a-princess-remembers) ## Best For - maharani gayatri enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maharani gayatri brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A PRINCESS REMEMBERS ## Images ![A PRINCESS REMEMBERS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fpuve5mGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ India's first real women's political leader: Gayatri Devi, Maharani of Jaipur *by B***R on September 27, 2017* This is a great book for those interested in the history of colonial and post-colonial India. The perspective from Maharani Gayatri Devi is unique and unknown by many. Growing up as a princess in Cooch Behar in eastern India's north with wealthy parents, travel on India's elite polo circuit, time in England, France and all over Europe with servants, saris and an attentive and loving family, one would might anticipate a boring biography. Always a champion for women's rights, education, and the marginalized the Maharani became one of India's most beloved political leaders rivaling the popularity on Indira Ghandi. In fact, Devi is credited with winning a parliamentary seat with the largest victory margin of any woman in the world for the state of Jaipur. She became the third and public wife of the Maharaji of Jaipur, Sawai Man Singh a distinguished championship polo player on the world circuit and a celebrity among Europe's royal families. Frequenting the royal palaces in Jaipur and taking part in the hunting parties on the Maharaji's estate included Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip, the Mountbattens, Jackie Kennedy, and other heads of state from all over the world. The relationships were reciprocal and one learns a lot from the Maharani about the intimate relationships and global concerns of those individuals. Vogue Magazine listed her as one of the 10 most beautiful women in the world and her gracious and majestic figure (always in a sari) claimed the spotline in evey public event from Delhi to Paris, London, New York and Washington.After the Maharaji's untimely death in England, the Maharani could have retired comfortably from public life but she chose to remain the cornerstone of the family's leadership politically in Jaipur even when the princely states were eliminated by the Indira Ghandi Congress Party. Frankly, the Rajama remained somewhat of a "thorn in the flesh" for Gandhi as she served as a reminder to her people of the days of local pride and the devotion of some Maharaja's to the welfare of their people. She remained politically active until her death at age 90 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Princess Remembers by Gayatri Devi *by M***G on November 1, 2013* I found the book a fascinating insight into how the Maharajas and Maharanis lived. It was interesting to see that in spite of the magnificence of their lives, the Maharaja of Jaipur really cared about his subjects and about keeping Jaipur well looked after. The book also traces the changing position of women in society from the days of Purdah to the modern education of women. I am sure that there are many women in India who still do not have this opportunity.Learning abour India's independence and the changing political landscape with the Princess entering politics was most informative. Princess Devi certainly lived an extraordinary life and showed much courage.I often wonder how often with a new fought for dispensation, the lives of the poor do not improve while corruption and nepotism become rife.Overall I could not put the book down and I am sure that I will appreciate seeing all the magnificent palaces and monuments when I visit India later this year. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love learning about history through one person's experience and this ... *by H***D on February 28, 2017* I've read this book twice, years apart, and found it just as fascinating the second time. It's the memoir of an Indian Maharani and the path of her life, and that of her family, from the early 20th century through Indian independence and into the 1990s. It was interesting to learn about the opulent life of Indian royalty and the different cultures and lifestyles she had to adapt to as she moved from place to place and as her life progressed.She moves from an open, liberal family to living in partial purdah (women being separated from men who are not their husband, father, or brother). She describes the hundreds of women who live, cordoned off and under the protection of her husband, and describes some of the power dynamics between them. We learn about life in a household with three wives.She also describes the massive changes that India undergoes in her lifetime, how she and her family adapted to them, and how she even became an MP. I love learning about history through one person's experience and this hit the spot. ## Frequently Bought Together - A PRINCESS REMEMBERS - Snobs: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13302318-a-princess-remembers](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/13302318-a-princess-remembers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*