Sisterhood and Feminist Mentoring in Chitra Divakaruni's The Last Queen

Sandhya Tiwari

Abstract: Chitra Divakaruni's The Last Queen (2021) is a powerful and engrossing novel that tells the story of the last Hindu queen of India, Rani Jindan. Nevertheless, it is not just a story of historical significance but a story of female empowerment and feminism. In this article, the researcher has attempted a close feminist reading of the novel to analyse the representation and treatment of feminist concerns. By examining key passages and textual evidence, we will explore how The Last Queen promotes women?s independence, strength, and agency and in turn contributes to hyphenating the theory of ?feminist mentoring?. From Jindan?s fierce determination to her strategic political manoeuvrings, Chitra Divakaruni?s novel challenges patriarchal norms while celebrating the power and resilience of women. Thus, this article is aimed to explore the treatment of women, the power of sisterhood, and the impact of feminist mentoring in Chitra Divakaruni?s The Last Queen. This article delves into the themes and significance of these elements in the novel.

Keywords: Feminist Mentoring, Feminism, Feminist Reading, The Last Queen, Patriarchy

How to Cite?: Sandhya Tiwari, "Sisterhood and Feminist Mentoring in Chitra Divakaruni's The Last Queen", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 577-583, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR231111144225, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR231111144225