S1 EP10: The Last Prince of Benga...
S1 EP10: The Last Prince of Bengal - A Family’s Journey from an Indian Palace to the Australian Outback

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In this episode, travel from an Indian palace to the Australian Outback with author and academic Lyn Innes. In her book, The Last Prince of Bengal, Lyn shares the incredible true story of her royal ancestor, Nawab Nazim, and his family's journey from Indian riches to relative anonymity. Hosted by Bengal-born poet and writer Bashabi Fraser, this eye-opening conversation spans the extremes of British rule and prejudice, detailing how Lyn's ancestors navigated key moments in history.The Last Prince of Bengal: A Family's Story from and Indian Palace to the Australian Outback by Lyn Innes was first published by The Westbourne Press, an imprint of Saqi Books, 2021.

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