Amma, Take Me to the Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Paperback)

Bhakti Mathur

ISBN 10: 0143451650 / ISBN 13: 9780143451655

Published by Penguin Random House India, 2024

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Paperback. Soak in the awe-inspiring architecture, from the imposing battlements to the intricately decorated temples, reflecting centuries of grandeur and artistry. Marvel at the towering walls, secret passageways, and impressive towers! Through vivid illustrations and colourful anecdotes that echo Rajput strength and pride, discover the history of the remarkable people who once walked these lands. Hill forts of RajasthanChittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh and Amerthat are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travel back in time as Amma narrates tales of legendary kings, formidable queens and fearless fighters. Listen to the war stories of Bappa Rawal, Rana Sanga and Maharana Pratap, as well as the legends of Rani Padminis sacrifice and Mirabais devotion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Amma, Take Me to the Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Paperback)
• Publisher: Penguin Random House India
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143451650
• ISBN 13: 9780143451655
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Gupta, Priyankar
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Embark on a grand adventure, exploring the majestic forts of Rajasthan, where history and art intertwine!

Join Amma and her boys, Shiv and Veer, on a captivating journey to the hill forts of Rajasthan—Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh and Amer—that are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Travel back in time as Amma narrates tales of legendary kings, formidable queens and fearless fighters. Listen to the war stories of Bappa Rawal, Rana Sanga and Maharana Pratap, as well as the legends of Rani Padmini’s sacrifice and Mirabai’s devotion. Soak in the awe-inspiring architecture, from the imposing battlements to the intricately decorated temples, reflecting centuries of grandeur and artistry. Marvel at the towering walls, secret passageways, and impressive towers! Through vivid illustrations and colorful anecdotes that echo Rajput strength and pride, discover the history of the remarkable people who once walked these lands.

This series offers a dazzling introduction to the resplendent heritage of Rajasthan, bringing history to life in the most magnificent way.

About the Author

Bhakti Mathur took to writing in 2010 when she created the popular Amma, Tell Me series of children’s picture books about Indian festivals and mythology. She has twenty published titles to date. After a long stint as a banker, she now juggles her time between writing, teaching yoga and her family. She lives in Hong Kong with her husband, their two children and two dogs. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and is a freelance journalist with over 105 published articles in the South China Morning Post on life, health and fitness. Bhakti is an ICF credentialled executive coach and a bibliotherapist. When not writing or running after her teenage boys, Bhakti is happiest curled up with a book in one hand and a hot cup of chai in the other. To learn more about her, visit her at www.bhaktimathur.com, www.reflectwithbhakti.com and www.bookswithb.net.


PRIYANKAR GUPTA is a pre-visualizer and a creative consultant in media, advertising and broadcast design. He has worked with various publishing companies across the globe as an illustrator for children's books. He has been a mentor in various design schools across the country, teaching various forms of visual narratives.