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Gayatri Devi

Why Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur stood in the 1962 Lok Sabha elections (and won by a landslide)

An excerpt from ‘The Book of Indian Queens: Stories and Essays.’

Gayatri Devi
· Jan 18, 2023 · 08:30 am
From maharani to politician: How Gayatri Devi joined the Swatantra Party to oppose the Congress

On the former Maharani of Jaipur’s centenary, this excerpt from her memoir describes her entry into politics.

Gayatri Devi
· May 23, 2019 · 08:30 am