The Autobiography of an Indian Princess

by Maharani of Cooch Behar Sunity Devee

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140 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 2010

Reviews

[Prabhat sharma · Rating 5 out of 5]

The autobiography of an Indian Princess (Kinidle Edition) by Sunity Devee is well described book. She has written about parents joining Bramho Samaj- her daring mother leaves her family with her father un-bothered about the future consequences. Next she has written about how her marriage to the Raja of Cooch Bihar. She has described her life in Cooch Bihar its customs and involvement with people, officers of the British raj and hunting lodges in the jungle- arrangements for guests, collection of prizes- killed animals etc. She has described her visits of England and meeting with the Queen and other dignitaries. I have verified all the names and locations on the internet and found the description proper. After the death of her husband, she has described another visit to England with her ailing son where her second son gets married to the daughter of Maharaja of Baroda in London. She has mentioned positive things of her life and has not mentioned much of her sad experiences. She has described how all her relations- brothers, sisters, son in law, daughter were available to help her in difficult situation of failing health of her elder son in England. She has described the Queen helped her to organise a proper funeral after the death of her son in England. All dates and places are properly described and can be confirmed on internet. She has given a proper description of how thoroughly well the arrangement of programme were made for Queen. It is a worth reading book.

[Richa Veere · Rating 3 out of 5]

Yes for Writing. Yes for context. No for the Message.

It's a glimpse into a life long before my time. Written well enough to give me an idea of how things were back then, of course only true from the point f view of a certain girl born in certain circumstances, in a certain era.

Good is all that pertain to emotions in this book. How a daughter revers her father, thinks of her husband & her sons, and feels towards her mother & sisters. How a queen channels her happiness and pain, disappointment & appreciation, towards those who surround her through different stages of her life.

Bad is what it tells you when you look at the bigger picture instead of the smaller things. Too little light on the drawbacks of the British rule, too much praise for what could only be a sect-specific advantage of the Colonial control of the country.

Definitely a book that should be read at least twice.

[Zoey Ethan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This felt less like reading history and more like listening to someone quietly reflect on a life shaped by royalty, tradition, and change. Some parts moved slowly, but the personal perspective kept me interested.

[Morgan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic account of the Cooch Behar Royal family during the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century in India! So fascinating!

[Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read but I think too Anglophile (which is itself interesting) to be truly representative of princely opinion--maybe?