Rani Padmini - Softcover

Karkra, B.K.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8129115271 ISBN 13: 9788129115270

Publisher: Rupa Publications India, 2009

Synopsis

The tales about kings and queens, the exquisite jewelry they wore and the magnificent palaces where they lived offer interesting reading material for children and adults alike. Rani Padmini The Heroine of Chittor is a book which gives readers an opportunity to know more about Rani Padmini, a fascinating character from the pages of history. Rani Padmini is a historical character of India, about whom most people hardly know anything except her name. The book portrays her as an epitome of beauty, bravery and intellect, whose persona enthralled a lot of men. It traces her origin from various sources such as Gora Badal Kavit, Gora Badal Padmini Chaupai, Gora Badal Chaupai, Padmini Charitra Chaupai, etc. The book eventually concludes that she must have come into the family of Mewar as a bride from some place near to Chittor. Rani Padmini The Heroine of Chittor is a collection of such interesting trivia about this mysterious historical figure. It gives readers an overview into the society of that period, the social protocols that women were expected to follow and the dangers they had to face on a daily basis. An intriguing read for the lovers of royal Indian history and art, this book was published by Rupa in 2009. It is available as a paperback.

About this title

About the Author:

B.K. Karkra is a multi-faceted personality who had the privilege of rendering his service to The Indian Army, The Indian Police and The Black Cat Commandos as well. He also serves as an advocate and in his spare time, he is a freelance journalist who has written articles for numerous newspapers and magazines.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rupa Publications India
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 8129115271
• ISBN 13: 9788129115270
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260