Who among the following Punjabi women was among the leaders of the Suffragette movement in England in the early 20th century ?

Correct option is C

Sophia Duleep Singh, daughter of Maharaja Duleep Singh, was a prominent leader in the Suffragette movement in England. She actively campaigned for women’s voting rights and was a member of the Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU). Her royal heritage and activism made her a key figure in the movement.

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1. Sophia Duleep Singh was the granddaughter of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
2. She protested against taxes imposed on women by the British government.
3. Sophia played a pivotal role in organizing protests, rallies, and distributing suffragette literature.
4. She refused to pay taxes as part of the "No Vote, No Tax" campaign.
5. Her activism earned her widespread recognition and respect in Britain.
6. Sophia’s contributions are celebrated as a blend of Indian pride and women’s rights advocacy.
7. The Suffragette movement culminated in the granting of voting rights to women in Britain in 1918.

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