Police batons, prison sentences or the hangman s noose-nothing could stop them. They stood up against the biggest colonial empire in the world and all they had was their courage and passion for freedom. Relive the exciting story of our struggle for freedom through the lives of our greatest freedom fighters as they carried the defiantly fluttering tricolor towards a dream called India.

Flag, A Song And A Pinch Of Salt: Freedom Fighters Of India

Gupta, Subhadra Sen

Biographies & Memoirs

India Puffin

On his passport he was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The poet Rabindranath Tagore gave him the title Mahatma - the great soul- but he was rather uncomfortable with that. Nelson Mandela calls him a sacred warrior , others describe him as the the saint of the spinning wheel and we now declare him as our Father of the Nation . A courageous freedom fighter, a shrewd politician, a passionate social reformer and a staunch nationalist, Mahatma Gandhi was all this and much more. He was the most unusual leader this country has seen, and one of the most influential personalities whose name is synonymous with India s independence. He was the one who touched the lives of millions, whose ideals of satyagraha and ahimsa inspired great leaders of the world, and who could make the entire country come to a halt by going on a fast. Through a vivid narrative, author Subhadra Sen Gupta recreates the life and legacy of this phenomenal leader to portray the man beneath the simple handspun clothes, who ate sal

Puffin Lives: Mahatma Gandhi: The Father of the Nation [Dec 31, 2010] Subhadra Sen Gupta

Penguin/Random House India

Secret Diary Of The World's Worst Cook (The Secret Diary of the World’s Worst)

Children's Books

Did they design jewellery in Harappa? Was King Ashoka fond of chewing paan? Who played pachisi, chaupar and lam turki? Mulligatawny was a soup, but what was pish pash?  Find the answers to all these weird, impossible questions in this fascinating, quirky book about how people lived in the past. Go time travelling through the alleys of history and take a tour through the various ages from Harappa to the Maurayan, Mughal to the British. Through short snapshots and wacky trivia, this book gives you a glimpse into the vibrant culture of India, as you learn about the life and times of kings, queens, viceroys and even ordinary children! Spend a day with Urpi as she tries selling pottery in exchange for a few beads at Mohen-jo-daro; step back into King Ashoka s kingdom where Madhura prepares to be a warrior; watch Adil harbour hopes of becoming a khansama in British India.  From food fads to fashion, art and craft to entertainment, this book gives funny, freaky information that no textbook ever will. Peppered with Tapas Guha s crazy cartoons, Life in India makes history fun like never before.

Let's Go Time Travelling: Life in India, Through the Ages

History

Secret Diary Of The World's Worst Friend (The Secret Diary of the World’s Worst)

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

Let's take a walk through history And as you travel back in time . . . ~ Dine with Mughal princess Jahanara Begum ~ Have a jugalbandi with Miyan Tansen ~ Compete with the nawabs of Chandni Chowk in a kite-flying duel ~ Be a part of Raja Ram Mohan Roy's fight for the education of the girl child ~ Revolt with Indian sepoys in the Mutiny of 1857 . . . and witness many more exciting events! Peppered with stunning illustrations and unusual trivia, this is a fascinating read about the unforgettable events and people from Indian history.

Bagful of History

World

Constitution of India for Children

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

In this book, discover the four dhaams, the most sacred places of pilgrimage for the Hindus. Explore the Himalayan dhaams, a celebration of the bounties of nature. Rameshwaram, sanctified by the holy presence of Lord Rama himself. Puri and its famous chariot festival and Dwarka, doubly blessed as it is both a saptapuri and a dhaam. A memorable journey for all those interested in India's rich history. Contains several color photographs.

Chaar Dhaam: A Guide to the Hindu Pilgrimages

Sports & Outdoors

Rupa

Which were the first cities of India and how were they discovered? What was it like living in Mughal times? How did the British, who had come to trade in India, end up ruling the country? How has India changed after Independence? Delve into India's past to discover the answers to these questions and many more in this comprehensive history of our nation. Journey through time to visit the baths and palaces of the first cities of Harappa, the stupas of Ashoka and the flamboyant courts of the great Mughals, rich in art, culture and architecture. Learn how the revolution of 1857 really started and march alongside Gandhi on his quest for an India free from British rule. Plus, discover more about each period through fun and easy 'To do' activities. Told in simple, lucid prose and interspersed with beautiful illustrations, A Children's History of India makes learning history a fun and engaging experience for readers of all ages.

A Children's History of India

Rupa Publications Private Limited

The Exploring India series of books are delicious, bite-sized portions of history that will interest every reader who wants to know more about various facets of India. Kings and Queens takes the reader on a journey through the lives of four important kings and queens of India: Chandragupta Maurya, Krishnadeva Raya, Razia Sultan and Nurjahan. Find out about the fascinating lives of these men and women who were great change makers of their times. Read about how they came to power, what they accomplished during their reigns, what life was like for the ordinary people under their rule and why do we still remember them to this day. Concise yet filled with relevant details and accompanied by attractive colour illustrations, the Exploring India series will make history fascinating and unforgettable for every reader.

Exploring India: Kings and Queens

Rupa Publications India

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