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Kings and Queens of India

Anu Kumar

The incredible stories of the most powerful and ambitious rulers in Indian history.

They ruled vast and influential kingdoms across our country. They laid down laws and systems of administration. They fought wars that had far-reaching impact, and negotiated peaceful times that nurtured the arts and the sciences. They made decisions that, whether right or wrong, shaped events and moulded our culture.

They were the kings and queens who played lead roles in the spectacular drama of India's past. From Kanishka, Harshavardhan, Ranjit Singh, Akbar and Razia Sultan in the north to Narasimhavarman Pallava, Rajaraja Chola, Tipu Sultan, Marthanda Varma, Krishnadevaraya and Rani Mangammal in the south, and from Pulakesin II, Amoghavarsha, Tarabai and Shivaji in the west to Bimbisara, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Devapala, Sukanphaa and the Bhaumakara queens in the east, this book tells the riveting stories of close to 50 important rulers whose actions left a mark on the history of India. Read about their lives and the times they lived in, what they achieved and what they failed at - and why they are still remembered. Packed with intriguing facts, this comprehensive volume is the perfect introduction to India's rich and utterly fascinating royal heritage. Plus: Dynasties Download - Lists of important dynasties and their significance; Impact Sum-up - Why these monarchs matter in history; Top Trivia - Things you didn't know about Indian royals.

  • Classification : History
  • Pub Date : JUL 25, 2019
  • Imprint : Hachette India Children'S Books
  • Page Extent : 256
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9789350099476
  • Price : INR 399
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Anu Kumar

Anu Kumar has immersed herself in history for most of her life, having studied the subject in college and later at university. Besides writing for children, she also writes historical fiction for older readers, under the pseudonym Adity Kay, and sometimes as Anuradha Kumar. Her non-fiction articles are published regularly on Scroll.in. Anu lives in New Jersey with her family, and loves visiting museums and going on long hikes. Other books by the author are: Across the Seven Seas: Indian Travellers' Tales from the Past, Wonder Kids: 100 Children Who Grew Up to Be Champions of Change, Kings and Queens of India: Famous Rulers and Dynasties that Shaped the Country, MythQuest Omnibuses: Four Volumes as well as the What They Did, What They Said Series: The Mahatma and the Monkeys, Sarojini Naidu: The Nightingale and the Freedom Fighter, Swami Vivekananda: The Monk and the Reformer and Chanakya: The Kingmaker and the Philosopher.

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