"Given that it's been possibly a thousand years..." He waves a hand vaguely. If her timeline were to be believed, it's entirely possible her nation hasn't existed for a very, very long time. India is still there, but Earth is not the same as it once was before space travel. It was a tourist destination and cultural icon, nothing more.

"Jhansi is your kingdom?" he asks for confirmation to make sure his memory hasn't betrayed him. "What was your city best known for?"