p>There were ostriches in India.
Gold was dug up in the Himalayas by animals.
Coins of Greek rulers in India showed Krishna wearing Greek clothes.
Ethiopian military slaves founded kingdoms across India.
Jump into an action-packed history of India told like never before. Discover our incredible heritage and uncover delightful nuggets about our grand old country. 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 spans the ages from the dawn of humans until the Delhi and Deccan sultanates, and tells the story of India's rulers and invaders, traders and architects, sculptors and poets, scientists and innovators, farmers and businessmen, and millions and millions of just ordinary, everyday men and women.
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 retelling of history you don't want to miss.
The History of India for Children - Vol. 2
p>Rembrandt sketched portraits of Jahangir.
Akbar's pet cheetah had its own personal drum procession.
A British official often 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 facts about our grand old country in this volume.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 India's 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 retelling of history you don't want to miss.