Legends in Lace and Steel

Manu S Pillai in conversation with Josephine Quinn Explore the influential yet often-overlooked roles of women in history—as poets, warriors, and
courtesans—through the lens of Manu S. Pillai’s works, including The Ivory Throne, The Courtesan, the Mahatma and the Italian Brahmin, Rebel Sultans, and False Allies. This session examines how unconventional perspectives and hidden figures have shaped India’s cultural heritage, challenging dominant narratives and transforming our understanding of the past