Rajput Heroes And Kings(Paperback, Anant Pai)
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This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.He was known as a hardworking, honest young cowherd but Bappa Rawal''s bearing and talents were that of a well-bred prince and one day he was to unite the divided Rajput clans to regain their lost glory. This gallant 8th century ruler of Chittor lived to be a hundred years old, enjoying his last years in the tranquility of the remote Himalayas.,The last independent warrior of Mewar, Maharana Raj Singh, ruled the kingdom during the reign of Aurangzeb, the then Emperor of India. When Chanchal Kumari, the princess of Roopnagar, flung a portrait of Aurangzeb and stepped on it, Aurangzeb was furious by the news. As a result, he wanted to marry her, as a mark of his insult. Chanchal Kumari refused and requested Raj Singh to save her from the Mughal Emperor. For a Rajput, the honor of his womenfolk was of prime importance and the events that follow this are an important and memorable part of history.,Amar Singh Rathor was a commander in the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan''s army. The emperor held him in great esteem and valued his service. But once when Shah Jahan was tricked into imposing a heavy fine on the Rajput by jealous and scheming courtiers, Amar Singh was furious and defiant. In the ensuing battle for honour, the Rajput fought bravely and escaped but was killed by his treacherous brother-in-law. His body was, however, retrieved from the emperor''s custody by two comrades and cremated with due respect.,Gifted with the intelligence of his mother and the courage of his father, Hammir promised to make an ideal king. But traitors grabbed his kingdom thus denying him his right to rule. Though it took him many years, Hammir tirelessly sought a peaceful way to regain his homeland and eventually occupied the throne of his beloved Chittor without shedding a drop of blood. Kind but firm, he won the hearts of his grateful people as well as the admiration of his worst enemies.,The life of Durgadas was one of the most extraordinary in the history of Rajasthan. Women of Marwar were often blessed with the words, "May you have a son like Durgadas". Durgadas staked his all to preserve the throne of Jodhpur after the death of King Jaswant Singh. Durgadas was a model Rajput, as wise as he was brave and a savior of his land.