👑 What is the legacy of this Indian Princess?

🎬 Dive into the remarkable life of Sophia Duleep Singh, and consider what is her legacy.

✊ Explore topics of India, Empire and women's right with this engaging video perfect for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 classrooms.

📝 Note taking questions
What major event began in 1914 that forced the Suffragettes to pause their campaign?
List two ways Sophia helped Indian soldiers?
How old was Sophia when she died?
What three words would you use to describe Sophia?

🗣️ Discussion questions
Why should Sophia be remembered today?
Sophia lived to see some women get the vote in 1918 and all women get the vote in 1928. How do you think she would have felt?
Can you compare her to anyone today who is determined to bring about positive change or challenge injustice?

📚 Answers and activities here:
https://www.hrp.org.uk/schools/india-...

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Komal Amin
Narrator: Anita Anand @anita.anand.official
Director: Matt Oliver
Producer: Claudia Strange
Music: Will Stapleton
Image Credits:
Images throughout film © Peter Bance Archive
The Maharaja Duleep Singh by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
Portrait of Prime Minister Asquith by Reginald Haines © National Portrait Gallery, London
Video footage © KINOLIBRARY
Portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst and images of suffragettes © Museum of London,
Other images ©Alamy © Getty Images

00:00 How did Sophia help Indian soldiers?
00:39 What is Sophia's legacy?