The Glory Of Patan

Author : K M Munshi
Publisher : Penguin Random House India
ISBN 13 : 938649549X
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Glory of Patan written by K M Munshi and published by Penguin Random House India. This book was released on 2017-05-24 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kingdom of Patan faces an ominous future. King Karnadev lies on his deathbed. His son, Jaydev, is too young to ascend the throne. Rumours abound of scheming warlords intent on establishing their own independence and powerful merchants plotting to wrest control from Patan Fort. There is also the shadowy monk Anandsuri and his vision to unite Patan under one religion: Jainism. In the eye of this gathering storm are Queen Minaldevi and the shrewd chief minister Munjal Mehta. Both have striven to maintain order in Patan and ensure that Jaydev's succession is secure. But the attraction between them is threatened by betrayal and intrigue, with dramatic consequences for the future of Patan. A sprawling, fast-paced saga in the oeuvre of Alexandre Dumas, The Glory of Patan is the first book in an epic trilogy about the exploits of the magnificent Chalukya dynasty at a crucial period in the history of Gujarat.

Author : K M Munshi
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9353050308
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lord and Master of Gujarat written by K M Munshi and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2018-05-16 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The kingdom of Patan is under attack from the army of Avanti. People have fled their villages to seek refuge in the city. Amidst the mounting panic, the arrival of Kaak, a young warrior from Laat, sets in motion a frantic chain of events. The Lord and Master of Gujarat is set four years after The Glory of Patan, and unfolds at dizzying speed, abounding in conspiracies, heroism and romance. From the spectacular rise of Siddhraj Jaysinh to the intrigues surrounding the consolidation of Gujarat, from the growing romance between Kaak and Manjari to the escalating tension between Munjal Mehta and Kirtidev over the future of the kingdom, this is an epic novel in the grand tradition of Alexandre Dumas. Arguably K.M. Munshi's best-known work, it deftly weaves state politics and battles with personal trials and tribulations into one glorious tapestry.

Author : Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780670088324
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Glory of Patan written by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Historical fiction in Gujarati.

Author : Nandshankar Mehta
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 9352140117
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Karan Ghelo written by Nandshankar Mehta and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the grip of lust, Raja Karan Vaghela abducts the beautiful Roopsundari, his prime minister Madhav’s wife. Fuelled by a desire for revenge, Madhav escapes to Delhi and persuades Sultan Alauddin Khilji to invade Gujarat and destroy Patan fort. This unleashes a dramatic chain of events that forever ends Rajput rule in Gujarat, heralding the dawn of a new age. Rich in psychological insight and imbued with a poetic vision, Karan Ghelo tells the spellbinding tale of a man who tragically failed his land and its people.

Author : K M Munshi
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 935305527X
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The King of Kings written by K M Munshi and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2019-05-15 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious emissary arrives in the port city of Bhrigukachchh. He has been sent by King Jaysinhdev of Patan with a secret message for Kaak, the valiant chieftain of the city. The king seeks to urgently enlist Kaak's help in conquering the kingdom of Junagadh. However, Kaak has also received crucial summons from two others: Leeladevi, the firebrand princess whose marriage to Jaysinhdev Kaak himself facilitated; and Ranakdevi, the queen of Junagadh. Caught in a web of conflicting loyalties, Kaak must navigate a treacherous terrain of political machinations where the slightest misstep could lead to grave consequences-where even he will not emerge unscathed. K.M. Munshi's magnificent conclusion to his beloved Trilogy, The King of Kings is a panoramic epic filled with adventure and intrigue, and a timeless classic with a nuanced insight into human nature and the complex links between statecraft and violence.

Author : Lewis Spence
Publisher : New York : AMS Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Popol Vuh written by Lewis Spence and published by New York : AMS Press. This book was released on 1908 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mohammad Habib
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sultan Mahmud of Ghaznin written by Mohammad Habib and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Victoria Lautman
Publisher : Merrell
ISBN 13 : 9781858946894
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Vanishing Stepwells of India written by Victoria Lautman and published by Merrell. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the finest architectural structures in India are to be found below ground: these are its ancient stepwells. Stepwells are unique to India; the earliest rudimentary wells date from about the 4th century CE, and eventually they were built throughout the country, particularly in the arid western regions. Stepwell construction evolved so that, by the 11th century, they were amazingly complex feats of architecture and engineering, not only providing water all year round but also serving as gathering places, refuges and retreats. The journalist Victoria Lautman first encountered stepwells three decades ago, and this book - now available in paperback for the first time - is a testament to her determined efforts over several years to document these fascinating but largely unknown structures before they disappear. Of the thousands of stepwells that proliferated across India, most were abandoned as a result of modernization and the depletion of water tables. Frequently commissioned by royal or wealthy patrons, the wells vary greatly in scale and design. Some also functioned as subterranean Hindu temples, featuring columned pavilions and elaborate stone carvings. Islamic wells were generally less flamboyant, but often incorporated shady loggias and small chambers in which to relax and escape the stifling heat. Today, few stepwells are in use. The majority have been left to silt up, fill with rubbish and crumble into disrepair. Gradually, however, the Indian government and heritage organizations are recognizing the need to preserve these architectural wonders. In 2014 India's grandest and best-known stepwell, the Rani ki Vav in Patan, Gujarat, became a UNESCO World Heritage site. In her introduction, Lautman discusses why and where the stepwells were built. She reflects on the reasons they became derelict and considers how the appreciation of stepwells is changing with the work of organizations and individuals who aim to protect and restore them. The main part of the book is arranged in a broadly chronological order, with up to four pages devoted to each of c. 70 stepwells, every one unique in design and engineering. The name, location (including GPS coordinates) and approximate date of each well accompany colour photographs and a concise commentary by Lautman on the history and architecture of the well and her experience of visiting it. While many of the stepwells are rather decrepit, their magnificent engineering and great beauty never fail to impress.

Author : Karl J. Khandalavala
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Golden Age Gupta Art written by Karl J. Khandalavala and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mīnabahādura Śākya
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Life and Contribution of the Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti Devi to Tibetan History written by Mīnabahādura Śākya and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About Bhrkuti, Nepalese Princess, and later the queen of Sron-bstan-sgam-po, 617-647, King of Tibet.