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Hardback
Number of Pages
334
Age Group
All
Language
English
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This non-fiction history book presents fifteen unsung heroes and heroines of Bharat who stood firm against invaders to defend their rights, faith, and freedom. Written for readers with an interest in history, culture, and courageous resilience, it maintains a respectful, educational, and inspiring tone that invites reflection and admiration.
Presented as concise biographical narratives, the book connects each life to the times they lived in and to the broader arc of a nation. The reading experience is engaging and accessible through a story-led approach, with clear context that helps readers understand how courage met strategy, leadership, and cultural preservation. The journeys span a wide geographical range—from Manipur and Kashmir to Awadh, Ullal, Travancore, Warangal, Gujarat, and beyond—showing how regional acts of resistance contribute to a larger historical tapestry.
As a children’s educational book, it invites readers of all ages to explore history through readable bios, while the writing encourages interactive learning through reflection and discussion about courage, rights, and community.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for India's diverse history, a renewed curiosity about overlooked chapters, and a lasting sense that courageous individuals can shape the course of a nation.
Product Details
Author
Vikram Sampath
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
334
Language
English
SKU
9780143468004
ISBN
9780143468004
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3x3.7x23.4cm
Binding
Hardback
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Bangalore-Based Historian Dr Vikram Sampath Is The Author Of Eight Acclaimed Books, Including Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars, My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: Theife And Times Of A Musician And Voice Of The Veena: S. Balachander, A Biography. His Two-Volume Biography On Veer Savarkar Went On To Become National Best Seller And Was Acclaimed By Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2021, Dr Sampath Was Conferred The Honour Of Being Elected As A Fellow Of Uk’S Prestigious Royal Historical Society As One Of The Few Historians From India. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi’S First Yuva Puraskar In Englishiterature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book On Gauhar Jaan. The Book Has Also Been Adapted To Theatre As A Play Gauhar Byillette Dubey And Is Being Adapted As A Bollywood Film By Ashutosh Gowariker. Dr Sampath Was Among The Four Writers And Artists To Be Selected As A Writer-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhawan In 2015. He Has Established The Archive Of Indianmusic, India’S First Digital Sound Archive For Vintage Recordings And Is The Founder-Director Of The Bangaloreiterature Festival, Indic Thoughts Festival And Arth-A Culture Fest. Vikram Sampath, A Bangalore-Based Historian, Is The Author Of Ten Acclaimed Books, Including: Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars. His Two-Volume Biography, Savarkar: Echoes From A Forgotten Past And Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, And His Latest Books, Bravehearts Of Bharat: Vignettes From Indian History And Waiting For Shiva: Unearthing The Truth Of Kashi'S Gyan Vapi, Have All Gone On To Become National Bestsellers. In 2021, Vikram Was Elected A Fellow Of The Prestigious Royal Historical Society. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi'S First Yuva Puraskar In English Literature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: The Life And Times Of A Musician. Vikram Was Among Four Writers And Artists Selected As Writers-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhavan In 2015. He Has A Doctorate In History And Music From The University Of Queensland, Australia, And Was A Senior Research Fellow At The Nehru Memorial Museum And Library, New Delhi. He Was Also A Fellow Of The Aspen Global Leadership Network, An Eisenhower Global Fellow And A Visiting Fellow At The Wissenschaftskolleg Zu Berlin. Currently, He Is An Adjunct Senior Fellow At Monash University, Australia. Vikram Is The Founder Of The Archive Of Indian Music (Aim) And The Foundation For Indian Historical And Cultural Research (Fihcr).