Chapter VII – Vorago
An Uncertain Future Radhabai passing away in March 1939, caused the big house in Baroda to be thrown into a turmoil. Bal – 1939 Sunderben's services were no longer required as a caregiver, and I am certain that the underlying currents about her continued presence and debatable position in the house would have caused consternation not just within the immediate family members, but also adverse reactions from Panemanglor and Hosangadi families, amongst others. That may have been the reason that KNP made the shocking decision to hastily marry Sunderben within six months of Radhabai passing on.They were married at Somnath - likely at the Old Somnath Temple or Ahilyabai Temple. With Sunderben having been a (sort of) family member for so long, this lady seems to have taken over the running of the household quite seamlessly, possibly also because Nalini was in Madras then. One fact may be pointed out here: this lady was fiercely protective of KNP, who appears to have beco