The Queen Who Ruled The Waves And Other Amazing Tales Of Royalty From Indian History

Author : Indira Ananthakrishnan
Publisher : Hachette India
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9789391028411

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The Queen Who Ruled the Waves and Other Amazing Tales of Royalty from Indian History by Indira Ananthakrishnan Pdf

A king who composed more than 400 songs. A princess who followed a beloved temple idol to the very end. Emperors who tamed wild cheetahs and kept zebras as pets. Queens who fought the mightiest and cruellest powers on land and sea. Determined warriors, artistic temple builders, wise administrators, prolific writers, unabashed food-lovers and expert musicians... Who were these incredible, multifaceted rulers from the past who stood out among hundreds of others? From Kattabomman to Krishnadevaraya, from Abbakka to Durgavati, from Velu Nachiyar to Shantala, and from Mahendravarman to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj - what was extraordinary about them and their reign? In over 15 fascinating stories, this charmingly illustrated book takes you to the kingdoms, courts, palaces and battlefields of glorious royals, who shaped events in their own times and made their place forever in our history.

Author : Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1898
Category : Hawaii
ISBN : HARVARD:32044011719192

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Hawaii's Story by Liliuokalani (Queen of Hawaii) Pdf

Author : Indira Ananthakrishnan
Publisher : Hachette India Children's Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789389253627

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The Phoenix in the Sky by Indira Ananthakrishnan Pdf

Why does a prince give up everything in the search of truth? What can a little squirrel do to help Rama build a bridge across the sea? How does a coat end up becoming a guest at a banquet? This fascinating collection of stories answers these questions and more, while introducing you to the everyday wisdom of ancient scriptures. Handpicked from a range of texts – from the Mahabharata and the Upanishads to the Bible and the Quran, from the Jatakas and Jain parables to Lao Tzu’s teachings – these are tales of wise kings and wandering monks, of ordinary people and their extraordinary deeds, of great escapes and mighty miracles, of clever creatures and foolish gods. Heart-warming, uplifting and sprinkled with gentle wit, these stories will comfort and inspire you every time you read them.

Author : Archana Garodia Gupta
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9789351951537

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The Women Who Ruled India by Archana Garodia Gupta Pdf

‘People say that I am a quarrelsome woman...’ TARABAI, MARATHA QUEEN (1675–1761) The history of India, more often than not, is a history of the men who were in charge. Largely forgotten are the women who, even centuries earlier, shaped the fates of entire kingdoms. In The Women Who Ruled India, writer and researcher Archana Garodia Gupta revives 20 such powerful figures from the archives, offering us a glimpse of their fascinating lives. Among them are Begum Samru, a courtesan who went on to become the head of a mercenary army and the ruler of Sardhana; Didda of Kashmir, known for her keen political instinct and a ruthlessness that spared no one; Rani Abbakka of Ullal, the fearless queen who took on Portuguese colonizers in their heyday; and Rani Mangammal of Madurai, the famed administrator who built alliances at a time when going to war was the order of the day. These women and others like them built roads, instituted laws and were generous patrons of the arts and sciences. Their stories of valour and diplomacy, leadership and wit continue to inspire today. Peppered with anecdotes that showcase little-known facets of their personalities, the accounts in this book celebrate heroic rulers who – ‘quarrelsome’ though they might have been – were iconoclasts: unafraid to forge new paths.

Author : Deepa Agarwal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 938887403X

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The Teenage Diary of Nur Jahan {Mehr-Un-Nissa} by Deepa Agarwal Pdf

'Yesterday, by the grace of Allah, I, Mehr-un-nissa, daughter of Mirza Ghiyas Beg and Asmat Begum, completed thirteen years of existence on this earth... Thirteen years...I'm not sure how pleased I am to have reached this significant age.' Long before she became Nur Jahan--Emperor Jahangir's last wife and the most influential Mughal queen--she was Mehr-un-nissa. Born to Persian refugees who attained eminence at the Mughal court, Mehr-un-nissa grew up on the fringes of Emperor Akbar's court in Agra, Kabul and Lahore. In this fictional diary, Deepa Agarwal gives us a glimpse into the queen's teenage years: how she grows into a strong and passionate young woman; her love for poetry and writing; and her interest in the larger world around her. Her diary also describes the Mughal world through the eyes of a young girl: the vibrant Meena Bazaars; the elaborate festival celebrations; and the intricacies of life in the zenana. But above all, her diary records her ambition to meet the love of her life and also to carve a place for herself in history. A fascinating blend of history and fiction, The Teenage Diary of Nur Jahan brings alive a bygone age in a unique and captivating manner for young readers.

Author : H.E. Marshall
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9780297857280

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Our Island Story by H.E. Marshall Pdf

Just over a century ago, Our Island Story entranced a nation's children by telling their history in stories. Short, simply written chapters, packed with living characters and thrilling action - and illustrated with vivid colour pictures - illuminate all the main events from Britain's earliest days to the end of Victoria's reign. And its glorious fusion of myth and legend with sober fact - Canute and King Arthur with Cromwell and the Indian Mutiny - is as seductive now as it ever was. 'I was given H.E. Marshall's Our Island Story at Christmas 1936 and I've still got that copy. It was a direct inspiration for me in my career as a historian' Antonia Fraser 'It is written in a way that really captured my imagination and which nurtured my interest in the history of our great nation' David Cameron 'One of the most influential works of history of the 20th century' Times Educational Supplement

Author : J. W. Chafe,Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba,Manitoba Historical Society
Publisher : Manitoba Historical Society ; Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Manitoba
ISBN : UVA:X002555735

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Extraordinary Tales from Manitoba History by J. W. Chafe,Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba,Manitoba Historical Society Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951001923028T

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Athenaeum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 946 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Arts
ISBN : OSU:32435024898470

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The Athenaeum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robert Ellis Thompson,Wharton Barker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : Political science
ISBN : UOM:39015033366520

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The American by Robert Ellis Thompson,Wharton Barker Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Waterfalls
ISBN : DMM:057003420078

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The Illustrated London News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 948 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1893
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CHI:79233793

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The Athenæum by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jean Henri Fabre
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781625581792

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The Story Book of Science by Jean Henri Fabre Pdf

Fabre had many scholarly achievements. He was a popular teacher, physicist, chemist, and botanist. However, he is probably best known for his findings in the field of entomology, the study of insects, and is considered by many to be the father of modern entomology. Much of his enduring popularity is due to his marvelous teaching ability and his manner of writing about the lives of insects in biographical form.

Author : D D Kosambi
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000653472

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The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in HIstorical Outline by D D Kosambi Pdf

First published in 1965, The Culture and Civilisation of Ancient India in Historical Outline is a strikingly original work, the first real cultural history of India. The main features of the Indian character are traced back into remote antiquity as the natural outgrowth of historical process. Did the change from food gathering and the pastoral life to agriculture make new religions necessary? Why did the Indian cities vanish with hardly a trace and leave no memory? Who were the Aryans – if any? Why should Buddhism, Jainism, and so many other sects of the same type come into being at one time and in the same region? How could Buddhism spread over so large a part of Asia while dying out completely in the land of its origin? What caused the rise and collapse of the Magadhan empire; was the Gupta empire fundamentally different from its great predecessor, or just one more ‘oriental despotism’? These are some of the many questions handled with great insight, yet in the simplest terms, in this stimulating work. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology, archaeology, anthropology, cultural studies, South Asian studies and ethnic studies.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1070 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Books
ISBN : PSU:000050785285

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New York Times Saturday Review of Books and Art by Anonim Pdf