The History of India for Children Vol 2, Paperback Book, By: Archana Garodia & Shruti Garodia
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The History of India for Children Vol 2, Paperback Book, By: Archana Garodia & Shruti Garodia
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Rembrandt sketched portraits of Jahangir. Akbars pet cheetah had its own personal drum procession. A British official paraded across Chandni Chowk with his 13 Indian wives on elephants behind him. Mahatma Gandhi took his goat, Nirmala, with him everywhere even via ship to London! Discover even more amazing tidbits about our grand old country in this exciting journey of Indias history. Travel through time and see how people lived, why things happened and how we came to be what we are. Written by BBC Mastermind Champion of Champions Archana Garodia Gupta and history-geek Shruti Garodia, this volume covers the centuries from the Mughals to Modi, and continues the story of Indias movers and shakers, artists and traders, patriots and traitors, and the millions of ordinary folk. With a chatty style, simple explanations and well-rounded coverage, this is the definitive Indian history in two volumes for young readers. Filled with photographs, illustrations, activities and quotable facts, this is one history you don't want to miss!.
Selling Points
- The two volumes of The History of India cover the past right from prehistory (not covered in most other history books) to the present.
- A very, very readable reference set for todays students that is both comprehensive and compelling, compact yet full of colourful fun facts.
- Unlike other history books in the market, these are replete with photographs, illustrations and maps.
- Each chapter is followed by a list of activities and explorations useful for both students and teachers.
- The books are interspersed with coverage of 'umbrella topics, such as Indian languages, scripts, cities and more.
About the Authors: Archana Garodia Gupta, Shruti Garodia
Archana Garodia Gupta is an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad, a polyglot and a polymath. One of Indias leading quizzers, in 2001, she was declared 'Champion of Champions by BBC Mastermind in India and in 2014 featured on the 'Triguni expert panel of Kaun Banega Crorepati for many episodes. She was the President of FLO, FICCI Ladies Organization, the premier businesswomen's chamber in India, during 201516. She has been working in the sphere of women's development for the last two decades. Archana runs a gems and jewellery business in Delhi, and writes on retail, women's issues and history for newspapers and magazines. History is her abiding passion.
Shruti Garodia was born and brought up in Delhi and graduated from the Ivy League Cornell University. Multifaceted and multi-talented, she enjoys trying new activities and hobbies from classical Indian singing and dancing to writing, drumming and cooking. Recent additions are scuba diving, skiing and hiking. She is an incurable reader and follower of world events. A keen and adventurous traveller, Shruti tries to visit a few new cities and countries every year. Shruti lives in the UK and works with BNP Paribas
Specifications
- Books Author: Archana Garodia & Shruti Garodia
- Number Of Pages: 400
- Language: English
- Publisher: Archana Garodia Gupta & Shruti Gupta
- Books Category: History & Archaeology
- Book Format: Paperback
- Books_ISBN: 9351952533
- Other Feature 1: Edition: 1
- Publication Date: November 12, 2019