The Rebel Courtesan, Begum Sumroo

The Rebel Courtesan, Begum Sumroo traces the transformation of a nautch girl, Farzana, into a formidable ruler, known for her political accomplishments as well as her amorous liaisons. After seducing Walter Reinhardt Sombre, a Swiss German mercenary, she acquires the kingdom of Sardhana from Emperor Shah Alam,and commands a fierce brigade of 3000 European and Indian soldiers. It is said that tourists who visited British India were advised to see the Taj Mahal, and to pay their respects to the Begum.