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New Delhi, Red Turtle, 2015.
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| Description |
442pWhite Spine
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| Summary/Abstract |
Delve into India's past to discover the 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.
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| Contents |
ANCIENT INDIA
A Land Called Jambudvipa
A City Named Harappa
The Poets of the Vedas
The Rise of Magadha
The Magnificent Mauryas
Kingdoms, Culture and Trade
The Golden Guptas
Southern Surprise
A King and a Pilgrim
MEDIEVAL INDIA
The Arrival of the Muslims
The Delhi Sultanates
New Kingdoms Rise
Life Under the Sultans
Enter the Mughals
Akbar Builds an Empire
The Magnificent Mughals
An Emperor and his Enemies
Living in Mughal Times
BRITISH PERIOD
The East India Company
The Company Bahadur
A Time of Change
The Great Uprising
A Sleeping Giant Awakens
Talking of Satyagraha
A Long March to Dandi
The Final March to Freedom
Living in British Times
INDEPENDENT INDIA
Building a Nation
The Constitution of India
Making a Difference
Growing up in Free India
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| Standard Number |
9788129134905 Hb.
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