Sophia’s Eye-Opening Visit to India | Part Two | KS3 KS4 History

👑 How did a party princess transform into a political activist?

🎬 Dive into the remarkable life of Sophia Duleep Singh, and learn about how her life changed from fashionable socialite to a heroic woman with a cause.

✊ Explore topics of India and the British Empire with this engaging video perfect for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 classrooms.

📝 Note taking questions
Who gave Sophia a new home at Hampton Court Palace?
What did Sophia do that was shocking to Edwardian society?
In 1903, who was crowned King?
What shocked Sophia on her trip to India?

🗣️ Discussion questions
Describe Sophia's character. Does she remind you of anyone in the media today?
Why do you think the Suffragette campaign appealed to Sophia?
Think about Sophia's background. Why might she be a useful person to help to the Suffragettes?

📚 Answers and activities here:
https://www.hrp.org.uk/schools/india-...

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Sophia Duleep Singh: Komal Amin
Narrator: Anita Anand @anita.anand.official
Director: Matt Oliver
Producer: Claudia Strange
Music: Will Stapleton
Image Credits:
Images throughout film © Peter Bance Archive
The Maharaja Duleep Singh by Franz Xaver Winterhalter, Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
Portrait of Prime Minister Asquith by Reginald Haines © National Portrait Gallery, London
Video footage © KINOLIBRARY
Portrait of Emmeline Pankhurst and images of suffragettes © Museum of London,
Other images ©Alamy © Getty Images

00:00 What was Sophia like as a young lady?
01:08 What happened when Sophia visited India?
02:32 What happened when Sophia returned to England?