Fanny Parkes was a middle class British woman who kept a diary of her years in India, and was one of the first white women ever allowed within a zenana (harem). We discussed her perceptions of Indian culture, the British East India company, sexy wrestling in Bollywood movies, and whether you should go for a hike with Fanny.

Mentioned in this episode...

Indian cinema:

• Mangal Pandey: The Uprising
• Asoka
• Manikarnika 
• Thugs of Hindustan

Books:

• Incarnations: India in 50 Lives  by  Sunil Khilnani 
• From Here to Eternity by Caitlin Doughty