Kings and Queens of India

Kings and Queens of India

Author: Anu Kumar

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9350099489

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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, Harshavardhana, Razia, Akbar and Ranjit Singh in the north to Narasimhavarman, Rajaraja Chola, Krishnadevaraya, Mangammal, Marthanda Varma and Tipu Sultan in the south, and from Gautamiputra Satakarni, Amoghavarsha, Mihira Bhoja and Shivaji in the west to Bimbisara, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Gopala I 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 – in Kings and Queens of India. Packed with intriguing facts, this comprehensive volume is the perfect introduction to India’s rich and utterly fascinating royal heritage. *Dynasties Download: Important dynasties and their significance *Impact Summary: Why these monarchs matter in history *Top Trivia: Fun facts about Indian royals


Kings and Queens of India

Kings and Queens of India

Author: Anu Kumar

Publisher: Hachette India

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9350099489

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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, Harshavardhana, Razia, Akbar and Ranjit Singh in the north to Narasimhavarman, Rajaraja Chola, Krishnadevaraya, Mangammal, Marthanda Varma and Tipu Sultan in the south, and from Gautamiputra Satakarni, Amoghavarsha, Mihira Bhoja and Shivaji in the west to Bimbisara, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka, Gopala I 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 – in Kings and Queens of India. Packed with intriguing facts, this comprehensive volume is the perfect introduction to India’s rich and utterly fascinating royal heritage. *Dynasties Download: Important dynasties and their significance *Impact Summary: Why these monarchs matter in history *Top Trivia: Fun facts about Indian royals


Past and Present Kings of India

Past and Present Kings of India

Author: G. S. Chopra

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-08-07

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781478372127

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India has had a very rich history of Kings and Queens in the past 3000 years. It has been invaded constantly for the past 2000 years right from Alexander the Great in 326 BC. The southern state of Kerala had maritime business links with the Roman Empire from around 77 CE. Beginning in the mid-18th century and over the next century, large areas of India were annexed by the British East India Company. They left in 1947 after which all of the princely states were annexed into the "Independent" India. This book will give you an insight on what happened to those kingdoms and about the current descendents of the royal families. You never know when you travel in India you might get a chance to rub shoulders with Royalty. I have tried my best to locate the most recent descendents of the Royal Families and given as much information there is for you to locate them. This book contains color pictures of the past and present rulers of India.


Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan

Author: Ruby Lal

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2018-07-03

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0393635406

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Finalist for the 2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in History "A luminous biography." —Rafia Zakaria, Guardian Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and most cherished wife of the Emperor Jahangir. Nur ruled the vast Mughal Empire alongside her husband, leading troops into battle, signing imperial orders, and astutely handling matters of the state. Acclaimed historian Ruby Lal uncovers the rich life and world of Nur Jahan, rescuing this dazzling figure from patriarchal and Orientalist clichés of romance and intrigue, and giving new insight into the lives of women and girls in the Mughal Empire. In Empress, Nur Jahan finally receives her due in a deeply researched and evocative biography that awakens us to a fascinating history.


Past and Present Kings of India - BW

Past and Present Kings of India - BW

Author: G. S. Chopra

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012-08-10

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9781478389064

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India has had a very rich history of Kings and Queens in the past 3000 years. It has been invaded constantly for the past 2000 years right from Alexander the Great in 326 BC. The southern state of Kerala had maritime business links with the Roman Empire from around 77 CE. Beginning in the mid-18th century and over the next century, large areas of India were annexed by the British East India Company. They left in 1947 after which all of the princely states were annexed into the "Independent" India. This book will give you an insight on what happened to those kingdoms and about the current descendents of the royal families. You never know when you travel in India you might get a chance to rub shoulders with Royalty. I have tried my best to locate the most recent descendents of the Royal Families and given as much information there is for you to locate them.


Presidents of India & America with Britain's Kings & Queens

Presidents of India & America with Britain's Kings & Queens

Author: Charan Lal Sahu

Publisher:

Published: 2018-06-18

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 9781643245294

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"CHARAN LAL SAHU - AUTHOR New Delhi-October 20, 2008 IR summary Charanlal Sahu Advocate, Supreme Court of India NRIS Support senator Barack Obama whole heartedly, almost equal to what all the candidates from both major parties collected in private donations in 2004. It speaks of his great personality and political magic that draws of Americans towards him who are over anxious to listen to his speech and every word that he utters, He is the first and will be the last president of America who spent his night at his first visit to New York in an alley which shows every thing is possible in America as has happened with Swami Vivekanand in September 1893 at Chicago in world religion conference as richness breeds in poverty as lotus grows out of mud. Author - Charanlal Sahu born in Raipur, Chhatisgarh a noted Advocate in Supreme Court, New Delhi he has been to United States in 1985 & 86 in connection with Bhopal gas tragedy case giants Union Carbides. He appeared before judge Keenan at New York, by virtue of his W.P. in Supreme Court about 150 High Court Judges were appointed. He appeared in Misa case ADM Jabalpur Vs. Shiv Kant Shukla AIR 1976 SC 1207 during emergency against Govt. of India, Mandal Case AIR 1993 SC 477 and Assembly Dissolution cases in Supreme Court. A dynamic Personality in Judiciary and also in social areas holding social position of State, National and International levels and was awarded several honors including National laurel in 1992 and Indira Gandhi Priya Darshani Award 1996 from former President of India Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma. Mr. Sahu contrested Presidential elections as candidate in: 1. Charanlal Sahu vs. V.V. Giri Air 1970 S. C. 2097 2. Charanlal Sahu vs. Fakruddin Ali Ahmed Air 1975 S. C. 1288 3. Charanlal Sahu vs. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy AIR 1978 S. C. 499 4. Charanlal Sahu vs. Gyani Zail Singh AIR 1984 S. C. 309 5. Charanlal Sahu vs. K.R. Narayana AIR 1998 S. C. page 1506 6. Charanlal Sahu vs. A.P.J. Kalam AIR 2003 S. C. page 548 7. Charanlal Sahu vs. Pranab Mukherjee AIR 2013 S. C. page 372 Thus Mr. Sahu Contested seven times against the President of India which was reported in Guinness book of World Records as contested for highest post of highest time and lost for highest 7 election petition in Supreme Court of India decided by 35 Judges of Supreme Court in Election Matter. The Presidential Election Law was amended two times in Parliament and Supreme Court Rules have been amended 3 times due to the above Presidential Election Petitions."