An illustrated book for children that narrates the story of the Kargil War of 1999. A must-have guide for people of all ages, this book will tell you what it means to be truly heroic. 1999, Kashmir The Indian Army soldiers fought a difficult battle on the tough terrains of Kargil. The enemy was sitting on top of the mountain peaks, holding a position of control. But the Indian Army showcased unparalleled bravery and won – against all odds. Read about the Heroes of Kargil, who laid down their lives while saving their motherland. Many of them were awarded the greatest gallantry awards of the country and inspire many. You can read about: Captain Vikram Batra, PVC; Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC; Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC; Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, PVC; Major Rajesh S Adhikari, MVC; Major Padmapani Acharya, MVC; Major Vivek Gupta, MVC; Captain N. Kenguruse, MVC; Captain Anuj Nayyar, MVC; Lieutenant Colonel Y.K. Joshi, VrC; Captain Vijayant Thapar, VrC among others.
Product Details
Author:
Rishi Raj
Publisher:
Srsihti
SKU:
BK0522585
EAN:
9789364110501
Number Of Pages:
32
Language:
English
Binding:
Paperback
Release date:
25 April 2025
About Author
Dr. Rishi Raj is an acclaimed author and traveler, renowned for his extensive work on Indian patriotism, culture, and travel narratives. Currently serving as an Additional General Manager at Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, he has journeyed through all 36 states and union territories of India and visited 14 countries across Asia, North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa. His deep passion for exploration and storytelling shines through his writings, which seamlessly blend personal experiences with a celebration of Indias spirit. Dr. Rishi Raj made his literary debut in 2012 with - , , a memoir of his pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, later published in English as Heights of Faith: Kailash (2014). Since then, he has authored several celebrated books, including (2015) later published in English as Patriotic Pilgrimage of India (2018), (2017) later published in English as The Battlefield Diaries (2025), (2019), (2019), and - (2022) later published in English as Kargil - A Saga of Sacrifice & Heroism (2023). His contributions have been honored with the prestigious Rahul Sankrityayan Award by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. Dedicated to educating and inspiring the younger generation, Dr. Rishi Raj has also created illustrated story books on Kargil war heroes Captain Saurabh Kalia, Captain Vikram Batra (PVC), Captain Anuj Nayyar (MVC), Rifleman Sanjay Kumar (PVC), Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav (PVC), Captain Manoj Pandey (PVC), and Captain Vijyant Thapar (VrC) in both Hindi and English. He has also authored illustrated works on historic events such as (2019), (2025), and Heroes of Kargil (2025), all being widely appreciated in schools. In addition, he has produced 518 short films showcasing Indias rich heritage, stories of war heroes and freedom fighter available on his YouTube channel Exploring India with Rishi. Through a unique blend of travel experiences and patriotic storytelling, Dr. Rishi Rajs works inspire readers to connect deeply with Indias glorious past and cultural richness
