“sheila sen gupta”

Ashoka the Great, the ruler of ancient India’s largest kingdom, took the path of peace, tolerance, non-violence and compassion after a fierce battle in Kalinga. He now addressed his subjects as a father would his children, and erected pillars that spread his thoughts throughout the land in the... More

Kashi, Benaras, Varanasi... for centuries it has been the most sacred of Hindu places of pilgrimage, the supreme tirthasthana. The holy city that every Hindu wishes to visit, at least once in their lifetime. This oldest living city in the world is the home that Shiva and Parvati chose as their home ... More

In this collection of historical stories travel back in time to the days of our vibrant, colourful past and the fascinating lives of the people. Stories not just about kings, nawabs and begums but also ordinary people who lead extraordinary lives-boatmen, temple dancers,miniature painters and a feis... More

Kartik, our detective in ancient India, is back with a new case He now faces a baffling mystery of a sudden spate of highway robberies in the kingdom of Emperor Ashoka. Who could be so reckless as to challenge the might of Ashoka? Somewhere there is a traitor who is aiding robbers in their daring p... More

Discover the ten greatest tirthas of Hindus that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. These cities are Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Mathura and Dwarka and the four great dhaams of Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka and Rameshwaram, with Dwark... More

For Hindus, the Chaar Dhaam are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage. In this book discover the four great dhaams of the Himalayas: Badrinath-Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotri. Tirthas are sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. Pilgrims have wandered through these for centuries seeking enli... More

Akbar was once of the greatest kings to rule in India. Becoming king at the young age of thirteen he reigned for forty nine magnificent years end laid the foundation of the fabulous Mughal Empire.... More

Dwarka is among the most sacred of tirthas since it is both a dhaam and a saptapuri. In this book discover the great dhaam of Dwarka and its sacred Dwarkadhish temple. Ancient Dwaravati was the capital of Krishna's kingdom and hence he is worshipped here as Dwarkadhish, the Lord of Dwarka. Mirabai s... More