The Queen Who Ruled the Waves and Other Amazing Tales of Royalty from Indian History

The Queen Who Ruled the Waves and Other Amazing Tales of Royalty from Indian History
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Publisher : Hachette India
Total Pages : 146
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ISBN-10 : 9789391028411
ISBN-13 : 9391028411
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Book Synopsis The Queen Who Ruled the Waves and Other Amazing Tales of Royalty from Indian History by : Indira Ananthakrishnan

Download or read book The Queen Who Ruled the Waves and Other Amazing Tales of Royalty from Indian History written by Indira Ananthakrishnan and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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