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Begum Samru |
Tuesday 30 October 2001 |
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In the middle of Old Delhi, hidden behind a maze of little shops, are the remains of an eighteenth century palace that once belonged to a remarkable woman.
The Begum Samru was a Muslim who married a soldier of fortune from Luxembourg and converted to Christianity.
After her husband's death she defied convention, took over his estate and even led his mercenary army into battle whenever she was called upon to defend it.
Thousands of pilgrims gather every year to celebrate her life in the village of Sardhana.
Clare Jenkins went to Delhi to find out more about this warrior princess and her palace.
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