Download or read book Didda written by Ashish Kaul and published by Rupa Publications India. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl abandoned by her parents. A disabled princess who fights all odds to become the most feared warrior queen. A woman almost forced into sati by her trusted prime minister. A mother whose son brands her as a witch. This is the story of Rani Didda, the forgotten Hindu queen of undivided Kashmir. History is often unkind and cruel to women, especially women who wield power. Trampled by wars and religious crusades, lies hidden the story of a glorious woman who was considered a harbinger of bad times when she was born but went on to become a legendary warriorthe saviour of Srinagaram, the capital city of Kashmir. Didda: The Warrior Queen of Kashmir is the untold story of a womans rise to power during the tenth century. The legend of Didda is entwined with a life of solitary struggles against prejudice and patriarchy. She eventually went on to rule the unified Kashmir encompassing the Lohar Kingdom and Kashmir for a period of forty-four years, taking it to glorious heights and making it the most powerful kingdom in mediaeval Asia. The foundation laid by Didda helped Kashmir defeat the dreaded warlord Mahmud of Ghaznavi twice.

Download or read book Covert Modality in Non finite Contexts written by Rajesh Bhatt and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2008-08-22 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the distribution and interpretation of Covert Modality. Covert Modality is modality which we interpret but which is not associated with any lexical item in the structure that we are interpreting. This dissertation investigates a class of environments that involves covert modality. Examples of covert modality include wh-infinitival complements, infinitival relative clauses, purpose clauses, the 'have to' construction, and the 'is to' construction (cf. 1): 1a. Tim knows [how to solve the problem]. ("Tim knows how one/he could/should solve the problem.") 1b. Jane found [a book to draw cartoons in] for Sara. ("Jane found a book for Sara one could/should draw cartoons in.") 1c. [The man to fix the sink] is here. ("The man whose purpose is to fix the sink is here.") 1d. Sue went to Torino [to buy a violin]. ("Sue went to Torino so that she could buy a violin.") 1e. Bill has to reach Philadelphia before noon. ("Bill must reach Philadelphia before noon.") 1f. Will is to leave tomorrow. ("Will is scheduled/supposed to leave tomorrow.") The interpretation of (1a-f) involves modality; however, there is no lexical item that seems to be the source of the modality. What (1a-f) have in common is that they involve infinitivals. This book addresses the following questions about covert modality: what is the source of this modality, what are its semantic properties, why are some but not all infinitival relatives modal, and why are all infinitival questions modal? The infinitival [+wh] Complementizer is identified as the source of the covert modality. The apparent variability of the force of this modality is related to the particular semantics of this Complementizer. Infinitival relatives that receive a non-modal interpretation are analyzed as being reduced relatives and thus not involving the infinitival [+wh] Complementizer.

Download or read book A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India written by Upinder Singh and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2008 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India is the most comprehensive textbook yet for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It introduces students to original sources such as ancient texts, artefacts, inscriptions and coins, illustrating how historians construct history on their basis. Its clear and balanced explanation of concepts and historical debates enables students to independently evaluate evidence, arguments and theories. This remarkable textbook allows the reader to visualize and understand the rich and varied remains of India s ancient past, transforming the process of discovering that past into an exciting experience.

Download or read book Poonch India s Invincible Citadel written by Brigadier J S Grewal and published by Lancer Publishers. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reminiscing events and circumstances that shaped the history of Poonch through the ages up to 1947-48. This book contains narratives of– • Invasions on Poonch & Invincibility of Poonch • Dynasties that ruled Poonch • Saga of the Dogra Dynasty of Poonch • Impromptu saving of Srinagar • Salvaging the ravaged and plundered Baramulla • Securing the beleagured Naushera and Jhangar • Recapture of the badly mauled, massacred Rajouri • Liberation of the besieged Poonch Saving Srinagar in the face of invaders and recapture of Baramulla, Uri enabled defeating the siege of Poonch. Link up with Poonch in 1948 was achieved only after recapture of Naushera, Jhangar and Rajouri. A thorough and a befitting account of Indian Armed Forces quickest reaction – The giant leap that saved Kashmir in 1947-48. A Well researched and lucidly written book!!

Download or read book Culture and Political History of Kashmir written by Prithivi Nath Kaul Bamzai and published by M.D. Publications Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 1994 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Forgotten Kings written by Changez Jan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-07-18 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘This Hindu Sahiya dynasty is now extinct, and of the whole house there is no longer the slightest remnant in existence. We must say that, in all their grandeur, they never slackened in the ardent desire of doing that which is good and right, that they were men of noble sentiment and noble bearing.’ People and their acts of bravery are often lost to the annals of history. But what of mighty lineages? Generations of kings and the lands and people they fought for? What of kings who fought against their own people? The Hindu Sahi kings, to whom honour and pride were more important than their own survival, fought a near 150 year rear-guard action as they continued to be pushed east from Kabul, their original homeland, changing their capitals and defending themselves from their own countrymen. The last of their house had the misfortune of confronting the juggernaut that was Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. Where obedience to the Sultan would have allowed their house to endure, their honour would have them confront him over and over. But who were they? This book tries to piece together their story from the limited sources that are available from an age where historical sources were few and, in the case of the Sahis, mostly from the point of view of their enemies. This is the story of a dynasty that represented a resurgent Hindu faith in a land that was long dominated by Buddhism but also coincided with the arrival of the Muslims.

Download or read book An Akkadian Handbook written by Douglas B. Miller and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students of Akkadian will find this handy collection of basic information to be the ideal companion through their years of study. Though this handbook is not a replacement for the standard reference works, it summarizes all the basic resource materials needed for the study of Akkadian. Included are the following: miscellaneous helps, paradigms of nouns and verbs, a glossary of important proper nouns, an index of logograms, a sign list with complete sign values, and much more. What is new in this revised and expanded edition: —An expanded list of common abbreviations —A thorough bibliography of important reference works in ten categories, including websites —Part One: Additional and more thorough lists, including dialect information for conjunctions, prepositions, and particles —Part Two: Additional nominal and verbal paradigms —Part Three: Glossary expanded and updated, content thoroughly documented and cross-referenced —Part Four: Expanded list of logograms —Part Five: Complete list of graphic signs as found in Borger’s Mesopotamisches Zeichenlexikon, tagged by his new numbering system, and cross-referenced to the Deimel system; sign information aligned with MZL for logographic values and with MZL and Das akkadische Syllabar for syllabic values; graphic sign images now included with the list of determinatives; two new indexes —Can now be used alongside all major grammars of Akkadian —A more attractive format —All data checked against the latest published reference works

Download or read book The Women Who Ruled India written by Archana Garodia Gupta and published by Hachette India. This book was released on 2019-04-20 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘People say that I am a quarrelsome woman...’ TARABAI, MARATHA QUEEN (1675–1761) The history of India, more often than not, is a history of the men who were in charge. Largely forgotten are the women who, even centuries earlier, shaped the fates of entire kingdoms. In The Women Who Ruled India, writer and researcher Archana Garodia Gupta revives 20 such powerful figures from the archives, offering us a glimpse of their fascinating lives. Among them are Begum Samru, a courtesan who went on to become the head of a mercenary army and the ruler of Sardhana; Didda of Kashmir, known for her keen political instinct and a ruthlessness that spared no one; Rani Abbakka of Ullal, the fearless queen who took on Portuguese colonizers in their heyday; and Rani Mangammal of Madurai, the famed administrator who built alliances at a time when going to war was the order of the day. These women and others like them built roads, instituted laws and were generous patrons of the arts and sciences. Their stories of valour and diplomacy, leadership and wit continue to inspire today. Peppered with anecdotes that showcase little-known facets of their personalities, the accounts in this book celebrate heroic rulers who – ‘quarrelsome’ though they might have been – were iconoclasts: unafraid to forge new paths.

Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Women Biography written by Nagendra Kr Singh and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kashmir Its Aborigines and Their Exodus written by Colonel Tej K Tikoo and published by Lancer Publishers LLC. This book was released on with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir in 1989 was their seventh such exodus since the arrival of Islam in Kashmir in the fourteenth century. This was precipitated by the outbreak of Pakistan-sponsored insurgency across Kashmir Valley in 1989. The radical Islamists targeted Pandits - a minuscule community in Muslim dominated society creating enormous fear, panic and grave sense of insecurity. In the face of ruthless atrocities inflicted on them, the Pandits’ sole concern was ensuring their own physical safety and their resolve not to convert to Islam. Over 350,000 Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee en masse leaving their home and hearth. This was the single largest forced displacement of people of a particular ethnicity after partition of India. Pandits’ travails did not end with the exodus. The obstructive and intimidating attitude of the State administration towards the Pandit refugees made their post-exodus existence even more miserable. The Government at the Centre too remained indifferent to their plight. This book traces the Pandits’ economic and political marginalization in the State over the past six decades and covers in detail the events that led to their eventual exodus. In the light of ethnic cleansing of Pandits from the Valley, the book also examines some critical issues so crucial to India’s survival as a multi-cultural, liberal and secular democracy.

Download or read book GUTSY GIRLS WHO LED INDIA written by Ilina Singh and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gutsy Girls Who Led India features the biographies of ten gutsy women warriors across the ages and from various regions of India. Read about - Queen Didda of Kashmir, one of the longest reigning Indian monarchs with forty years on the throne; Velu Nachiyar, the first Indian woman to have led her army to victory against the East India Company; Abakka Chowta, who along with her soldiers attacked ships with flaming arrows and burnt down a few; Keladi Chennamma, who provided shelter to Shivaji's son against the Mughals; Rani Lakshmibai, whose name is synonymous with bravery, sacrifice and leadership, among many other brave and courageous women warriors. The book also includes portraits of the brave warriors along with activities for children and young adults to explore and develop their own leadership potential.

Download or read book Life Tales of Historical Queens written by Hseham Amrahs and published by Mahesh Dutt Sharma. This book was released on 2023-12-31 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an invitation to traverse the corridors of power, culture, and influence alongside these queens. It is a celebration of their achievements, a reflection on their complexities, and an exploration of the legacies they left behind. As readers embark on this journey, they will witness the convergence of strength and grace, authority and compassion, in the faces of these remarkable women. The tales of these queens are not confined to the past; they echo through the corridors of time, resonating with the challenges and triumphs faced by women in leadership roles today. These narratives offer insights into the intricate dance between power and responsibility, tradition and progress, personal desires, and public expectations—a dance that continues to unfold on the global stage. "Amazing Life Stories of Historical Queens" is not merely a historical record; it is an homage to the enduring spirit of queenship. It invites readers to contemplate the complexities of leadership, the evolution of societal expectations, and the timeless qualities that define influential women throughout history.

Download or read book Ancient India written by Ramesh Chandra Majumdar and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publ.. This book was released on 1977 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive, intelligible and interesting portrait of Ancient Indian History and Civilization from a national historical point of view. The work is divided into three broad divisions of the natural course of cultural development in Ancient India: (1) From the prehistoric age to 600 B.C., (2) From 600 B.C. to 300 A.D., (3) From 300 A.D. to 1200 A.D. The work describes the political, economic, religious and cultural conditions of the country, the expansionist activities, the colonisation schemes of her rulers in the Far East. Political theories and administrative organizations are also discussed but more stress has been laid on the religious, literary and cultural aspects of Ancient India. The book is of a more advanced type. It would meet the needs not only of general readers but also of earnest students who require a thorough grasp of the essential facts and features before taking up specialized study in any branch of the subject. It would also fulfil requirements of the candidates for competitive examinations in which Ancient Indian History and culture is a prescribed subject.

Download or read book A Children s History of India in 100 Objects written by Devika Cariapa and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-10-30 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch—can these things have anything in common? Yes, they can! Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent. Spanning the entirety of Indian history, from prehistoric to contemporary times, the 100 objects and artefacts chronicled in this book have shaped our present. Learn about the people who created these amazing objects, their way of life and culture, and how these objects influenced our world. Embellished with vibrant illustrations, this engaging book will fire the imagination of readers and make them look at our incredible material remains in a new light while helping them understand our diverse pasts.

Download or read book Breaking Out of Invisibility written by Aparna Basu and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the mid-1970s gender has been introduced as a fundamental category of social, cultural and historical reality, perception and study. Social history is becoming more intelligible through recent studies on women. Women are no longer invisible in history. This monograph marks a welcome recognition of the importance of situating women's history within the broader perspective of social history, and illustrates the wide variety of themes in women's history on which historians have been working over the last few decades. The essays in this monograph have been written with great insight and bear ample evidence of painstaking research.

Download or read book JKSSB Sub Inspector Exam Guide 2021 written by and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. JKSSB Sub-Inspector is prepared for the upcoming exam 2. The book is divided into 7 main sections 3. Separate section is allotted for Current Affairs 4. 2 practice sets for the revision of the concepts 5. We detailed answers are provided to all the questions Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced a recruitment notification for the posts of Sub - Inspector with total of 350 vacancies. In order to attain good ranking and to get recruited in the departments of JKSSB, one must have thorough preparation. Here we introduce the preparatory guide “JKSSB Assistant Compiler Recruitment Examination”. The book divides whole syllabus into 7 Main Sections as per the prescribed syllabus. A separate section is allotted to Current Affairs giving the summarized information about the events around the globe. With more than 4000 MCQs are provided for the quick revision of the chapter. Lastly, it ends with 2 practice sets for the revision of the concepts. Strictly based on the latest examination pattern in a highly simple language to facilitate the good understanding. TOC Current Affairs, General English, Mathematics, General Knowledge, GK with Special Reference to UT of J&K, General Science, Mental Ability Test, Computer Application, Practice Test 1&2

Download or read book JKSSB Field Assistant Exam Guide 2021 written by Arihant Experts and published by Arihant Publications India limited. This book was released on 2021-02-14 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1. JKSSB Field Assistant is prepared for the upcoming exam 2. The book is divided into 6 main sections 3. Separate section is allotted for Current Affairs 4. 2 practice sets for the revision of the concepts 5. We detailed answers are provided to all the questions Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has announced a recruitment notification for the posts of Field Assistant with total of 50 vacancies. In order to attain good ranking and to get recruited in the departments of JKSSB, one must have thorough preparation. Here we introduce the preparatory guide “JKSSB Assistant Compiler Recruitment Examination”. The book divides whole syllabus into 6 Main Sections as per the prescribed syllabus. A separate section is allotted to Current Affairs giving the summarized information about the events around the globe.. Lastly, it ends with 2 practice sets for the revision of the concepts. Strictly based on the latest examination pattern in a highly simple language to facilitate the good understanding. TOC Current Affairs, General English, Mathematics, General Science, General Knowledge, GK with Special Reference to UT of J&K, Mental Ability Test, Practice Test 1&2