Download or read book Beni Madho And Pir Ali written by Rajanikant Verma and Meera Ugra and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a time of turbulence when resentment against British treachery and betrayal was simmering in the people of India. The Nawab of Avadh had been a staunch ally of the British, providing them with money, grain and cattle and yet, Avadh was annexed through the Doctrine of Lapse as were other states like Satara, Sambalpur, Nagpur and Jhansi. The discontent triggered off the first war of Indian Independence. Rana Beni Madho and Pir Ali were two heroes of that period who inspired many to stand up against injustice.
Download or read book Beni Madho and Pir Ali 752 written by Subbarao and published by ACK Media. This book was released on 1984 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a time of turbulence when resentment against British treachery and betrayal was simmering in the people of India. The Nawab of Avadh had been a staunch ally of the British, providing them with money, grain and cattle. And yet, Avadh was annexed thr
Download or read book Indra and Sachi written by LAKSHMI SESHADRI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even gods can be prey to their inner torments. Lying and killing for the sake of peace and order, Indra felt he was unworthy of being king of heaven. A new king was installed on his throne! Now it was up to Indra’s wife Shachi to ensure that his honour survived. Would the gods ever regain their respect for her beloved?
Download or read book Sakshi gopal written by MANOJ DAS and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mahindra and Vasanti want to marry. But Mahindra is only a poor orphan, and Sukhvir, the richest man in the village, wants to marry Vasanti too. During a pilgrimage to a temple of Krishna, Vasanti's father, Raghav, realises Mahindra's qualities of loyalty and integrity and asks him to become his son-in-law. Mahindra is overjoyed but his happiness is shattered when Raghav, swayed by Sukhvir's wealth, breaks his promise. Mahindra calls the village council but no one believes him. In despair, he prays to Lord Gopal to bear witness to Raghav's promise.This is a folktale from Orissa where the Sakshi Gopal temple, in Puri, marks the occasion when Gopal stood witness (Sakshi) so Mahindra and Vasanti could marry.
Download or read book Kubera written by NIMMY CHISBN:O and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.
Download or read book Vivekananda written by ANANT PAI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the West to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.
Download or read book Rama written by ANANT PAI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his exile, but the next fourteen years promised to be quite pleasant. Suddenly, this idylic life was thrown into turmoil. His beloved wife Sita was kidnapped! With unmatched skill as a warrior, Rama destroyed the ten-headed Ravana. And along the way, he won a host of very grateful friends.
Download or read book Babur written by TONI PATEL and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Descended from the house of Timur and Genghis Khan, Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur founded the Mughal dynasty in India. Babur lived for most of his early life as an exile in and around his homeland in Central Asia. Declared ruler of Farghana at the age of 12, the young boy had to contend with treacherous uncles, tyrant neighbours and rebellious generals. But he dealt with all of them even while moving towards his historic tryst with India.
Download or read book Tenzing written by SHALINI SRINIVASAN and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tenzing Norgay was known as the Tiger of the Snows because of his passion for mountains and mountaineering. His story is an inspiration to all, the story of a person from a very humble background who dared to dream of reaching the highest peak in the world. It is the story of his indomitable spirit which saw him attempt Everest several times, before finally reaching its summit along with Edmund Hillary on 29th May, 1953.
Download or read book The syamantaka gem written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To the women of Dwarka, Krishna is the most coveted jewel, the husband they yearn for. For most of the men, the Syamantaka, the sun-god's shining gem, is the most sought-after prize. This is hardly surprising, it is known to regularly bestow a hoard of solid gold on their Prince Satrajit. When the gem goes missing, suspicion falls on Krishna. He must prove his innocence, but danger and upheaval threaten at every turn.
Download or read book Raj Singh written by DEBRANI MITRA and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last independent warrior of Mewar, Maharana Raj Singh, ruled the kingdom during the reign of Aurangzeb, the then Emperor of India. When Chanchal Kumari, the princess of Roopnagar, flung a portrait of Aurangzeb and stepped on it, Aurangzeb was furious by the news. As a result, he wanted to marry her, as a mark of his insult. Chanchal kumari refused and requested Raj Singh to save her from the Mughal Emperor. For a Rajput, the honour of his womenfolk was of prime importance. And the events that follow this are an important and memorable part of history.
Download or read book Dr Kotnis in China written by ANANT PAI and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Magic Chant written by MEERA UGRA and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A word of caution to all those who enjoy being greedy or arrogant – you are on the road to eventual unhappiness. These Jataka tales make an undeniable case for the Buddhist ideal of right thinking and right living. They also advise against idle gossip and impatience. When such wise teachings are accompanied by rollicking humour and exciting yarns, the popularity of these tales over two millennia is hardly surprising!
Download or read book Samvarnana and tapati written by GAYATRI MADAN DUTT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tapati, the daughter of Surya, catches the site of the mortal Samvarana and falls in love with him. She appears before him in the forest and he is so enchanted by her, he swoons and falls on the ground. Tapati and Samvarana had a son named Kuru, the ancestors of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The field of Kurukshetra upon which the battle takes place is also named after Kuru.
Download or read book Hakka and bukka written by SUBBA RAO and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1310, the armies of Delhi were attISBN:ing the Deccan plateau, ransISBN:ing and plundering the prosperous temple towns of the South. Two brothers, Hakka and Bukka, fought valiantly against the invaders. Despite being defeated repeatedly they continued to fight, building a skilled armed force of their own. In this, they were helped by the powerful sage, Vidyaranya. With the support of the local people, Hakka and Bukka set up the city of Vijayanagar and Hakka became its first king, Harihara Raya. Their descendants ruled over a vast and powerful kingdoe, extending from the west coast to the east, an empire that held sway for almost 300 years.
Download or read book Hari Singh nalwa written by JAGJIT UPPAL and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fatherless young boy comes to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and says he can defeat four wrestlers simultaneously. Ranjit Singh is shocked and impressed to find that the boy was not boasting, but quite serious. Hari Singh was given the title of Nalwa when he fearlessly killed a tiger that attacked him. As he grew up he became one of Ranjit SinghÕs most trusted generals. He helped expand the Sikh Kingdom across the Indus river, and up until the Hindu Kush mountains. Hari Singh was known for his bravery, his courage, his sense of fair-play, and his complete refusal to give up even in the face of illness and adversity. A fatherless young boy comes to Maharaja Ranjit Singh and says he can defeat four wrestlers simultaneously. Ranjit Singh is shocked and impressed to find that the boy was not boasting, but quite serious. Hari Singh was given the title of Nalwa when he fearlessly killed a tiger that attacked him. As he grew up he became one of Ranjit SinghÕs most trusted generals. He helped expand the Sikh Kingdom across the Indus river, and up until the Hindu Kush mountains. Hari Singh was known for his bravery, his courage, his sense of fair-play, and his complete refusal to give up even in the face of illness and adversity.
Download or read book Shiva Parvati written by KAMALA CHANDRAKANT and published by Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 1971-04-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful demon threatens the gods in their heaven. They need a saviour, who, Lord Brahma decrees, will be the son born to Shiva and Parvati. But Shiva – a badly-dressed, untidy, solitary ascetic – seems to enjoy bachelorhood. Even Parvati’s unmatched beauty aided by Kama, the god of love, seems unequal to the task of enchanting the stern lord. This illustrated classic is based on Kumara Sambhava of Kalidasa.
