[PDF] The Early Rulers Of Khajur Second Revised Edition eBook

Author : Sisir Kumar Mitra
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 25,22 MB
Release : 1977
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ISBN : 9788120819979

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The Candellas of Bundelkhand formed one of the most prominent dynasties that flourished for some centuries before the establishment of Islam as an Imperial Power in this sub-continent. They are known in history not only for their political sagacity, but also for their direct association with the art and architecture that developed in Khajuraho and its neighbourhood. The book deals, in a comprehensive manner, with the history of the early rulers of Khajuraho, in fourteen chapters. Chs. I and II deal with the origin of the Candellas and define their territory. Ch. III traces their history from Nannuka to Harsa. Chs. IV to VII recount the rise of their power under Yasovarman and Dhanga, their struggles with the Muslims under Ganda and Vidyadhara and their conflicts with Cedis under Vijayapala, Devavarman and Kirtivarman. Ch. VIII is devoted to the rulers from Sallaksanavarman to Madanavarman. Ch. IX describes Caha-mana- Candella rivalry and the fall of Mahoba. Ch. X deals with the temporary restoration of Candella power under Trailokya-varman. Chs. XI to XIV give a vivid picture of political, social, eco-nomic, religious and cultural life of Bundel-khand and offer a survey of its magnificent temples and sculptors.

Author : Kashmira Sheth
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0061991880

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For eleven-year-old Gopal and his family, life in their rural Indian village is over: We stay, we starve, his baba has warned. With the darkness of night as cover, they flee to the big city of Mumbai in hopes of finding work and a brighter future. Gopal is eager to help support his struggling family until school starts, so when a stranger approaches him with the promise of a factory job, he jumps at the offer. But Gopal has been deceived. There is no factory, just a small, stuffy sweatshop where he and five other boys are forced to make beaded frames for no money and little food. The boys are forbidden to talk or even to call one another by their real names. In this atmosphere of distrust and isolation, locked in a rundown building in an unknown part of the city, Gopal despairs of ever seeing his family again. But late one night, when Gopal decides to share kahanis, or stories, he realizes that storytelling might be the boys' key to holding on to their sense of self and their hope for any kind of future. If he can make them feel more like brothers than enemies, their lives will be more bearable in the shop—and they might even find a way to escape.

Author : Lak
Publisher : Penguin Books India
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 22,25 MB
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ISBN : 9780143065579

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Mantras Of Change: Reporting India In A Time Of Flux Brings To The Fore The Face Of A New India, A Country That Is In A Constant And Prolonged State Of Social And Economic Ferment, Largely Driven By The Aspirations Of People At Every Level, Fuelled By The Many Forces That Are Beyond The Control Of The Government Or The Increasingly Powerful Private Sector. Bullock Carts And Snake Charmers Are Deliberately Set Aside As Lak Offers A Glimpse Of Life In Changing India Based On His Travels And Encounters With People Along The Way. Witty And Provocative, The Essays Talk About The Information Technology Boom And Its Impact, The Sexual Revolution, Environmental Degradation, The Breakdown Of Family Structures And, Of Course, Poverty And Caste. In A Series Of Sharply Drawn Portraits, The Book Introduces Us To A Policeman Working In Death Squads, Hindu Priests Striving To Save The Environment, Hiv-Positive Women Dying A Dignified Death, Old Soldiers From The Opposite Sides Of Intractable Conflicts Showing Genuine Affection For Each Other, And Several Sexual Advice Counsellors. Above All, Mantras Of Change Is An Effort To Share With The Readers Lak&Rsquo;S Idea Of India And His Love Affair With A Glorious And Perplexing Land.

Author : Qamar-ul Huda
Publisher : US Institute of Peace Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 33,90 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1601270607

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Crescent and Dove looks at the relationship between contemporary Islam and peacemaking by tackling the diverse interpretations, concepts, and problems in the field of Islamic peacemaking. It addresses both theory and practice by delving into the intellectual heritage of Islam to discuss historical examples of addressing conflict in Islam and exploring the practical challenges of contemporary peacemaking in Arab countries, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and Indonesia.