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The Bhils, one of the largest tribal community in India, are at present facing an ‘identity crisis’ more or less similar to that experienced by several other tribals of the country. Hence, great caution is needed for formulating policies towards their assimilation in the main stream of our national life. For this purpose a study of their ancient culture and their interaction with their neighbours since the historic period till the end of the colonial area, ...
The legend of Bhagat Singh, a valiant fighter of freedom, will continue to inspire the youth of our country forever. His spirit of self-sacrifice and the fearless manner in which he faced death are unparalleled in the annals of the freedom struggle of India. In this fascinating study of Bhagat Singh, the ‘prince of martyrs’, the revolutionary traditions of his family, factors and events which shaped his views and future course of life, his personality and ...
The tribals of India have a strong sense of freedom and a realisation of what their rights are. And whenever these two aspects of their life, which is closest to their psyche, are attacked in any form, however slight, they not only feel offended but also stage a revolt. Regardless of whether their rulers have been the early maharajas, the Moghuls, or the British, they have never feared the might and power of their sovereign to fight for what they consider their ...
Throughout India the name of Maharana Pratap is venerated as a torch bearer of freedom. His saga of indomi-table courage, firm determination and intense love for the freedom of his land still inspires the youth of our country to the depth of their hearts. During his long-drawn struggle with a mighty for he proved that he was a capable administrator as well as a shrewd war strategist. In this book the evolution of his war strategy and its actual implementation ...
An excellent introduction to the history and architecture of 13 prominent forts and strongholds. Chittorgarh, Taragarh (Ajmer), Ranthambor, Kumbhalgarh, Achalgarh (Mount Abu), Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Mandore and Jodhpur, Bhainsrorgarh, Amber, Jaipur, Mandalgarh, Bharatpur, Deeg and Udaipur. It is profusely illustrated.