The Last Queen

The Last Queen is a historical fiction novel by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni that tells the story of Maharani Jindan Kaur, the last queen of Punjab. The novel follows Jindan’s journey from a humble background to becoming the beloved wife of Maharaja Ranjit Singh and the regent of the Sikh Empire after his death. Jindan’s determination to protect her young son, Maharaja Duleep Singh, and her resistance to British colonial rule make her a compelling and inspiring figure.