Medieval India

India is a land of mystery, richness, and deep spiritual discovery. Every facet of this ancient land seems scented with the famous spices that lured European traders to its shores more than five centuries ago. Here, Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, and Buddhists live shoulder to shoulder in a crowded world of multiple gods and juxtaposed pilgrimage routes, each one perfectly peaceful in their own beliefs and traditions.

Three years ago, a Carnelian bead came into Catrine Jarman's temporary possession. River Kings sees her trace the path of this ancient piece of jewelry back to eighth-century Baghdad and India, discovering along the way that the Vikings' route was far more varied than we might think—that with them came people from the Middle East, and that the reason for this unexpected integration between the Eastern and Western worlds may well have been a slave trade running through the Silk Road, all the way to Britain.

The place will be of their choosing. The time will be of their choosing. But the Indians will have their vengeance. 1025 CE, India. Mahmud of Ghazni believes he has crushed the spirit of Bharat—the Shiva Linga at the Somnath temple lies shattered and thousands are dead. Mahmud of Ghazni believes he has crushed the spirit of Bharat—the Shiva Linga at the Somnath temple lies shattered and thousands are dead. But among the ashes of destruction, an oath is taken.

Gerald of Wales, also called Giraldus Cambrensis or Gerald De Barri ( c. 1146-c. 1223), was the archdeacon of Brecknock and a historian whose accounts of late 12th century Britain and France contain vivid anecdotes about the Christian church, the universities of Paris and Oxford, and about notable clerics. His work, Topographia Hiberniae, is an arresting account of his travels in Ireland, with vivid descriptions of the island’s fauna and flora and its natural beauty.

India has been called the golden bird so often, that it's become a cliché now. But the title doesn't exist without reason. Sure, this land has seen catastrophic famines and poverty rarely seen elsewhere in human history, but it's never lost its familiarity with extreme wealth either...

Babur entered India like bandits and seized the Delhi Sultanate. He beheaded Hindus and erected towers with their heads. His son Humayun had to flee from India, but when he could not find sustenance anywhere, he returned to India. His son Akbar was the third Mughal who sat on the thrones of Delhi and Agra. By marrying Hindu princesses, he found a new method for the Islamization of India. This book records the history of the atrocities committed by the so called Akbar the Great.

*Winner of the Aurora Award for Best Novel* From SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Kate Heartfield comes a glorious, lyrical retelling of one of Norse mythology’s greatest epics 'With a brilliant heroine at the helm, this richly detailed, character-driven story renders epic mythological battles...

This book deals with the lives of three saints of the fourteenth century India who in succession managed to captivate the masses by their pious lives and spiritual powers. Though there were other great Sufis in their time but they stood out as gems among the jewels. One left his promising career of an accomplished scholar, one spent a good number of years of his life in the jungle and one renounced the throne and left his kingship. They did so in order to quench their spiritual thirst and gain intimacy with the Almighty. And their respective names were Hazrat Khwaja Mohammed Nizamuddin ...

Discover the Power of a Woman Who Defied the Boundaries of Her World. Step into the pages of Mirabai for Beginners: Poetry, Spirituality, and Rebellion in Medieval India and immerse yourself in the life of one of India’s most revered and enigmatic figures. Mirabai wasn’t just a poet; she was a revolutionary, a spiritual icon who challenged the norms of her time with grace, courage, and an unbreakable devotion to Krishna. Unveil the Life of a Bhakti Saint: Born into royalty, Mirabai chose a path that defied every expectation. Her journey is one of spiritual awakening, where devotion to ...

Many stories have stood the test of time, but this selection have entranced audiences for thousands of years and remain as fresh today as they were when first told. A fascinating collection which gives vivid insights into lives in ancient times and the issues that occupied the people of the day.

Offers commentary for each story, revealing its historical context, cultural and esoteric associations, and hidden pagan beliefs Explores how the tales transformed over the ages and their origins in Classical Antiquity, the Middle East, and India Includes stories...

In this the fourth and final book of The Saga of the Dragon Born, Tristabé-airta must face the curse that was set upon her in her infancy–she must offer herself to a dragon’s fire. Before she faces the dragon, she must finish her training in magic and arms to fight the monsters escaping The Direlands and the dragon which is preying on dragon eggs and human families. Even if she accomplishes all this, Prince Mickrsoss, Heir of Allsongs, her former lover, has dreamed Tristabé-airta will return to wrest Allsongs from him for his choosing another for his bride. If Tristabé-airta dares ...

Prince Vikramasimha might be considered a rogue by some, but even then, the people of the kingdom of Kaushambi are shocked when the king, his father, banishes the younger prince from the kingdom, after he is declared guilty of committing a heinous crime. Princess Sarvani is heartbroken when her father, the king of Rajagriha, dies suddenly. She runs away from the palace to escape an unwanted marriage with her stepbrother, Charukesi, who wants to ascend the throne as the next king. The prince saves the princess’s life when she is shot by a poisonous arrow, not divulging his identity. The ...

From the author of the award-winning story, Where the Rain Falls, comes another heartfelt epic, From Skopje to India. A journey of love, culture, and discovery across continents unfolds. I wished to touch the readers with a story that gripped them from the start. I wanted to talk about the displaced and vulnerable, but instead, in writing this story, I learned about the wistful hearts of people who yearned to live life the same as the upper class. The clear disparity lies between the lines of my story, and I only wish you could see them through my eyes - shobana The Year was 1929 when ...

Written by Thiruvalluvar in Tamil 10,000 years ago, Thirukkural and its Pearls of Wisdom is as relevant today as it was when written. Hence, it is known as a book for all ages. The Thirukkural is a classic Tamil sangam literature consisting of 1,330 couplets or Kurals. The Tirukku is one of the most important works in the Tamil language. This is reflected in some of the other names by which the text known, such as Tami Marai (Tamil Veda), Poyyamozhi (words that never fail) and Deiva Nool (divine text).

Having lost her royal parents in a palace fire at the young age of four, Chamundeswari is brought up to be the docile princess of a vassal kingdom by her stepmother who is also the newly crowned queen and her brother, the chief minister. Though Vijayendran is the youngest born of the Chozha Emperor and his temple dancer wife, he grows up to be a great warrior and leader under the auspices of his elder brother Rajendran only after his father’s death. He has been especially trained by the newly crowned king to win over territories and annex them to the greatest empire of those times. The ...

All it took was one look. And they were in love... Princess Hemangini is mesmerised by Prince Devendra when she falls into his arms while rushing across the royal gardens. The Prince of Indrapuri is amazed that the Princess of Mahendrapuri is even more beautiful and graceful than what the visiting bards sang in praise of her. Their mutual attraction blooms into love and they decide to get married. Tying the knot is easy, but consummating the marriage is another matter altogether. As their love and passion draw them towards each other, Devendra’s mother, Queen Kanchana Devi, keeps throwing...

India es un país repleto de misterio, riqueza y profundo descubrimiento espiritual. Cada faceta de esta antigua tierra parece perfumada con las famosas especias que atrajeron a los comerciantes europeos a sus costas hace más de cinco siglos. Aquí, musulmanes, hindúes, cristianos, sikhs y budistas viven hombro con hombro en un mundo repleto de múltiples dioses y rutas de peregrinación yuxtapuestas, cada una perfectamente pacífica en sus propias creencias y tradiciones.

Explore the rich and complex history of the world's largest democracy, its people and dynasties through visual timelines Learn about the history of India through a treasure trove of vibrant timelines packed with information on famous people and key events. Take a journey of the history of the...

Thugs, a term used interchangeably with “gangsters” at times, are hardcore outlaws of the street, and like most criminals, tend to find strength in numbers. As it turns out, the Thuggee, the group that influenced this now controversial word, is far more fascinating than one might have imagined. The Thuggee explores both the etiological myth and origin story of this prolific cult of murderous bandits, and takes an in-depth look into its practices and their ultimate demise.