Question

'From Purdah to the people' by Frances Taft is the autobiography of which of the following?
1. Laxmi Kumari Chundawat
2. Gayatri Devi
3. Laxmibai
4. Meerabai

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Laxmi Kumari Chundawat

The correct answer is Laxmi Kumari Chundawat.

• Laxmi Kumari Chundawat:
  • Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat was a Rajasthani author, MP and MLA. She was born on 24th June 1916 in Deogarh Thikana of Udaipur.
  • She was accorded Padma Shri in 1984.
  • She was also honoured with Rajasthan Ratna in March 2012 by Rajasthan Government.
  • Some of her notable works include From Purdah to People, Devnarayan Bgdawat ki Mahagatha and many more.
  • She was the first politician who raised her voice for recognition of Rajasthani language in the Constitution of India.
  • 'Purdah to the people' is her autobiography written by Frances Taft.

• Gayatri Devi:
  • She was the third Maharani of Jaipur. 
• Laxmibai:
  • She is famously known as Rani of Jhansi.
  • She was one of the leading figures of the revolt of 1857.
• Meerabai:
  • She was 16th-century Hindu mystic.
  • She was also a poet and ardent devotee of Lord Krishna.