A New History of India for Children: From Its Origins to the Twenty-first Century
Rudrangshu Mukherjee, alongside photographer-archivist Toby Sinclair and the late cultural historian Shobita Punja, crafts a compelling narrative of one of Earth's most ancient and culturally rich nations. This illustrated volume unravels India's extraordinary past with remarkable accessibility, spanning from prehistoric epochs when dinosaurs roamed the subcontinent to today's gleaming metropolitan centres connected by rapid transit systems. The narrative arc stretches billions of years backwards, first explaining how India's distinctive geography took shape. It then traces the rise of civilisation through pivotal moments and influential figures: the sophisticated Harappan settlements, the expansive Maurya and Gupta dynasties, the cultural flourishing under Delhi's sultans and the Mughals, and the transformative (though turbulent) colonial period under British rule. The story gains momentum through independence, led by visionary figures including Gandhi, Nehru, and Patel, before confronting Partition's tragic consequences. The narrative concludes with India's emergence as a formidable global power in recent decades. Rich with colour photography and detailed cartography, this single-volume resource balances sweeping historical scope with engaging storytelling. Whether exploring vanished civilisations, imperial splendour, or contemporary achievements, young readers will find themselves genuinely absorbed in India's complex, layered, and utterly compelling story.
- Author: Rudrangshu Mukherjee
- Publisher: Aleph Book Company
- Genre: World History
- ISBN: 978-8196906122
- Pages: 320 pages