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A Princely Impostor?
The Strange and Universal History of the Kumar of Bhawal
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450 pages
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Set against the backdrop of 1921 eastern British Bengal, the story revolves around a traveling sannyasi who is believed to be the resurrected Second Kumar of Bhawal, thought to have died twelve years prior. This intriguing premise leads to a sensational legal case that captivated public interest for decades, unfolding in courts across Dhaka, Calcutta, and London. The narrative explores themes of identity, belief, and the complexities of life and death in a culturally rich setting.
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2002, paperback
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