Salim wants to sing quawallis but is selling biryani at Jama Masjid instead. Parvati paints earthen pots in Pataliputra and finds an unlikely customer. Meet Sadiq's father, the most bad-tempered cook in the city of Lucknow. These delicious tales, a mixed bag of mystery, adventure and humour, will take you on an exciting trip through Indian history.
Description Basava and Sivakka are two ordinary children growing up in the village of Hampi in Karnataka. One day, Basava finds a set of sculpting hammer and chisel, and as he starts carving with them, the magical instruments take them right back in time to the Hampi of the sixteenth century, when it was ruled by the great Krishnadeva Raya! Here they make friends and are plunged into a world of scheming dancers, talented artists, powerful emperors who live in fabulous palaces and more. And when Basava becomes an apprentice sculptor, he is commissioned by the legendary Tenali Rama himself to create something in stone that will make him laugh! Subhadra Sen Gupta can make history come alive like no one else. This pageturning adventure story is not only exciting, but is also filled with the wonder that was once the magnificent Vijayanagar Kingdom.
The ruins of Hampi showcase the grandeur of the Vijayanagar Empire, known as the City of Victory. This historical site features remnants of bustling bazaars, opulent palaces, and stunning temples, reflecting the cultural and architectural richness of a once-thriving medieval kingdom.
Set in 3rd century BCE Pataliputra, India, the story follows twelve-year-old Madhura, a palace maid and companion to Princess Sanghamitra. Bored with her life, she longs for adventure like her brother Kartik, a trader. When she joins him on a caravan journey to Ujjaini, excitement ensues as mysterious events unfold, including a secretive encounter with a fat man bearing gold and a stop to meet a Buddhist monk. Madhura is determined to uncover Kartik's hidden motives, leading her into a captivating adventure that reveals the complexities of her world.
Set during the peak of the Mughal empire, the narrative unfolds with lyrical prose, immersing readers in the era's drama and intrigue. It explores the complexities of power, culture, and the vibrant lives of its characters, offering a vivid portrayal of one of history's most fascinating empires.
Explore the vibrant world of ancient civilizations through the eyes of Urpi, who navigates the bustling marketplace of Mohen-jo-daro, trading pottery for beads. Meanwhile, journey to the era of King Ashoka, where Madhura is on the path to becoming a warrior, facing challenges that test her courage and resolve. This narrative intertwines the daily lives and aspirations of its characters against the backdrop of rich historical settings.
The collection features captivating tales narrated by Queen Scheherazade, who weaves stories to delay her execution. It includes a rich variety of themes such as adventure, tragedy, romance, and comedy, showcasing the depth and diversity of human experience. These timeless narratives have inspired countless adaptations in modern media, highlighting their enduring popularity and cultural significance.
A brief introduction to the history of the Taj Mahal with photographs.
Ashoka the Great, the ruler of ancient India's largest kingdom, took the path of peace, tolerance, non-violence and compassion after a fierce battle in Kalinga. He now addressed his subjects as a father would his children, and erected pillars that spread his thoughts throughout the land in the people's own language. He put their welfare above all else and worked towards that for the rest of his life. One of the most well-known symbols from India's history, the Ashoka chakra, now adorns India's national flag, and the lion capital from his pillars is our national emblem. In this lively, engrossing account of Ashoka's life and the times, Subhadra Sen Gupta deftly brings him alive again from behind the swirling mists of time.
'I'm going to find that box, the box that's been missing for a hundred years - Do you know, there are precious gems in it, worth a king's ransom? Emeralds the size of a rooster's egg, rubies as big as pigeons' eggs, pearls the size of a duck's egg!