Rajkumari Leper Asylum 1895 Established
The Rajkumari Leper Asylum, established in 1895, represents an important part of colonial medical and social history in India, reflecting how societies in the late 19th century dealt with infectious diseases such as leprosy. During this period, leprosy was widely misunderstood and heavily stigmatized, leading to the creation of specialized institutions meant to isolate and … Read more