Download or read book Images of Sikkim written by Rajesh Bedi and published by Gangtok, Sikkim, India : Rigsum Productions. This book was released on 1983 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sikkim written by Pietro Francesco Mele and published by . This book was released on 196? with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Image of Sikkim written by Ramesh Sharma and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sikkim written by Arundhati Ray and published by Orient Blackswan. This book was released on 2001 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sikkim written by Andrew Duff and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the true story of Sikkim, a tiny Buddhist kingdom in the Himalayas that survived the end of the British Empire only to be annexed by India in 1975.It tells the remarkable tale of Thondup Namgyal, the last King of Sikkim, and his American wife, Hope Cooke, thrust unwittingly into the spotlight as they sought support for Sikkim's independence after their 'fairytale' wedding in 1963. As tensions between India and China spilled over into war in the Himalayas, Sikkim became a pawn in the Cold War in Asia during the 1960s and 1970s. Rumours circulated that Hope was a CIA spy. Meanwhile, a shadowy Scottish adventuress, the Kazini of Chakung, married to Sikkim's leading political figure, coordinated opposition to the Palace. As the world's major powers jostled for regional supremacy during the early 1970s Sikkim and its ruling family never stood a chance. On the eve of declaring an Emergency across India, Indira Gandhi outwitted everyone to bring down the curtain on the 300 year-old Namgyal dynasty. Based on interviews and archive research, as well as a retracing of a journey the author's grandfather made in 1922, this is a thrilling, romantic and informative glimpse of a real-life Shangri-La.
Download or read book Sikkim written by GBS Sidhu and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2018-10-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was in 1973 that G.B.S. Sidhu, a young official with the newly set-up Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), took charge of the field office in Gangtok in 1973. With an insider's view of the events that led to the Chogyal's ouster, he presents a first-hand account of the fledgling democracy movement and the struggle for reforms led by Kazi Lhendup Dorji in a society that was struggling to come to terms with the modern world. In his fast-paced, clear-sighted narrative, Sidhu tracks the reasons behind New Delhi's shift from a long-standing pro-Chogyal stand to a pro-democracy position and maps the political alignments on the ground in Sikkim. He outlines the interplay of personalities-Indira Gandhi, the Chogyal, the Kazi, and the Indian officials and intelligence agencies involved-to reveal the chain of events that led to the merger of the Himalayan kingdom with India.
Download or read book Mountaintop Kingdom Sikkim written by Charlotte Y. Salisbury and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History Culture and Customs of Sikkim written by J. R. Subba and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SIKKIM, the tiny Himalayan Kingdom came in existence in 1642 A.D. with a much larger area than it was in 1975 A.D. before it s integration in the Kingdom was the whole of Limbuwan, now the eastern most part of Nepal, southern parts of Tibet Autonomous region of China from Nathu La and Jelep La to the Tang La beyond Phari Jong, western Bhutan up to the watershed range between the Ammo Chu Valley and Har Chu Valley, and the northern plains of West Bengal as far south as Titalaiya and Purnea of Bihar. The Kingdom disintegrated in eight phases in different period of time when it s considerable areas were annexed by Bhutan, Nepal, China and British India of those days, and was finally integrated as one of the States of Indian Union in 1975 A.D. thereby loosing it s identity as a Himalayan Kingdom. The book provides insight into the history of its existence as the Himalayan Kingdom and it s disintegration in various phases, ethnicity, culture and customs of the people of Sikkim.
Download or read book Meandering along the Teesta written by Arun Singh and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2016-09-16 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meandering along the Teesta is a travelogue of real experiences and adventures of a group of four friends, who roam the mountains, valleys and alpine meadows of Sikkim. The book brings to life the fantastic landscape that is known for its massive snowcapped peaks, deep river valleys, numerous waterfalls, beautiful alpine meadows, the rapids of the Teesta river, a mind-boggling range of Himalayan flowers, and above all, the beautiful people of Sikkim. The book tells the story more through images than with words. The stunning landscape of Sikkim has been brought to life in these poignant photographs. The story narrates the adventures and some misadventures of the four middle-aged friends, apart from providing a brief history of Sikkim – right from the settlement of ancient tribes to the establishment of democracy and the merging of Sikkim into the Indian Union. It also provides a well-planned guide for anybody interested in visiting Sikkim.
Download or read book The Cultural Heritage of Sikkim written by Sarit K. Chaudhuri and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sikkim has been a region of anthropological interest since the 1930s when Geoffrey Gorer and John Morris did their fieldwork among the Lepchas of Dzongu, north Sikkim. While it was mentioned in various writings of travellers and administrators during the British period, there is a dearth of literature even today on the rich heritage of Sikkim. This collection of twenty-five essays presented first at the international conference on Cultural Heritage of Sikkim, organized by the Department of Anthropology, Sikkim University, Gangtok goes a long way in breaching this gap. The book will be of immense interest to scholars and students of Anthropology, Sociology and Cultural Studies and will lead to new research on the people and the places of Sikkim and India’s North-East. Please note: This title is co-published with Manohar Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Download or read book Sons of Sikkim written by Jigme N. Kazi and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, Sons of Sikkim: The Rise and Fall of the Namgyal Dynasty of Sikkim, is not a comprehensive history of Sikkim; it is only a brief history of Sikkim’s Namgyal Dynasty, which ruled the former Kingdom of Sikkim for more than 300 years (1642-1975). The main purpose of writing this book is to give the ordinary people – in Sikkim and elsewhere – a glimpse of Sikkim’s history: its origin in the 13th century, advent of the Namgyal Dynasty in mid-17th century, invasion of neighbouring countries in the 18th and 19th centuries, and finally, the emergence of the kingdom as a democracy in the 20th century, leading ultimately to its present status – the 22nd State of India. There are very few books dealing on the above subjects in great detail in one book. Most books on Sikkim’s history and politics are either one-sided or fail to present a holistic view of Sikkim. A book such as this is perhaps written for the first time by a Sikkimese and from the Sikkimese perspective. History is not always written by the victors; at times, as in this case, it is written by its victims. Empires fall, civilizations crumble but the human spirit, which fights against all kinds of oppression and exploitation, cannot be extinguished so easily. More than anything else, the story of the Sons of Sikkim is a story worth telling; a story of a small Himalayan kingdom and its people’s struggle to survive in the face of great odds.
Download or read book Indian Pages and Pictures written by Michael Myers Shoemaker and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Indian Pages and Pictures: Rajputana, Sikkim, the Punjab, and Kashmir Departure from Marseilles - Life on a P. And O. Liner The A'gha Khan - The English and the Indians - The Old Man of the Mountains. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Indian Pages and Pictures written by Michael Myers Shoemaker and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03-30 with total page 626 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1912 Edition.
Download or read book Sikkimey Anecdote written by Pooja Basnett and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are from any Northeast Indian States and have been asked ‘Which country are you from’. Then this is a book you cannot miss. Or if you are from any other Indian states and have asked a person from Northeast ‘Which country are you from’. Then you definitely need to read this book. One particular story I AM FROM SIKKIM, INDIA…ANY DOUBT? directly addresses identity issues faced by people of Sikkim when they head out to cities for education. Understand us, our culture, our background and then respect will follow!
Download or read book Proceedings of the Tenth Seminar of the IATS 2003 Volume 2 Tibetan Borderlands written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tibetan Borderlands examines modern culture and recent history of the varied lands surrounding the Tibetan plateau. These include Ladakh, Northern India, Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Northern Burma, and China.
Download or read book Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific written by James B. Minahan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to the Pacific and South Asia provides detailed and enlightening information about the many ethnic groups of this increasingly important region of the world. Ideally suited for high school and undergraduate students studying subjects such as anthropology, geography, and social studies, Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia provides clear, detailed, and up-to-date information on each major group in South Asian and Pacific Island countries, including India, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, Tonga, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. Organized alphabetically by ethnic group, each entry provides an introduction followed by accessible descriptions of the origins, early history, cultural life, political life, and modern history of the ethnicity. Alternate names, major population centers, primary languages and religions, and other important characteristics of each group are also covered. Beyond being a valuable resource for student research, this book will be enlightening and entertaining for general readers interested in South Asia and the Pacific.
Download or read book The Gazetteer of Sikhim written by Bengal (India). Secretariat and published by Gale and the British Library. This book was released on 1894 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
