Rulers and Great Leaders of India

Author: Eminent ContributorsPublisher: JaicoYear: 2002Language: EnglishPages: 287ISBN/UPC (if available): 812420246X DescriptionIn a history that spans several millennia, the Indian subcontinent has seen countless heroes and kings who have transformed their nations with their valour and pragmatic leadership. Yet, some names stand out even among this distinguished group for feats and achievements that bear no parallel. Whether it is Chandragupta Maurya, who routed Alexander’s great generals to set up the first well-known-and recorded-native Indian dynasty in the region, or Samudragupta and Harshavardhana, under whom Indians enjoyed great prosperity and well-being, or the scions of the Mughal empire-Babur, Akbar, Jehangir, Shahjahan and Aurangzeb-who gave to India the art and architecture for which she is now internationally acclaimed, these men are the lodestones of our nation. Equally worthy of mention are Dutugemunu and Parakrama Bahu pf Sri Lanka, who successfully fought the Tamil in