Indias bandit queen: a true story of Phoolan Devi
Material type: TextLanguage: English Publisher: New Delhi HarperCollins Publishers India 1991Description: xiv,262 PB 23x15cmISBN: 0002720663Subject(s): true | story | queen | Phoolan | of | Indias | Devi | bandit | a | Indian English FictionDDC classification: 820.33 Summary: Born into poverty in Northern India, Phoolan Devi has become one of the most famous bandits in India's history, a living legend revered by millions. In revenge for the murder of her lover - and her own rape - Phoolan is said to have been responsible for the murder of 22 highcaste Hindu men. Based on prison diaries, letters, family interviews, police records and eye witness accounts, this updated edition takes account of recent developments in Phoolan's story - as well as wider events in India's troubled democracy.Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Book | St Aloysius College (Autonomous) | English | 820.33 SENI (Browse shelf) | Available | 054596 | |||
Donated Books | St Aloysius College (Autonomous) | English | 820.33 SENI (Browse shelf) | Available | Donated by V. T. Rajshekar | D05459 |
Born into poverty in Northern India, Phoolan Devi has become one of the most famous bandits in India's history, a living legend revered by millions. In revenge for the murder of her lover - and her own rape - Phoolan is said to have been responsible for the murder of 22 highcaste Hindu men. Based on prison diaries, letters, family interviews, police records and eye witness accounts, this updated edition takes account of recent developments in Phoolan's story - as well as wider events in India's troubled democracy.
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