Battles and dances

From Alexander to Ashoka and the battle of Kalinga and more... Delve into Subhadra Sengupta’s Battles and Warriors. This week, we also feature a book that is eligible for The Hindu Young World Goodbooks Award 2017. This book has been entered in the picture book category.

July 08, 2016 03:01 pm | Updated 03:01 pm IST

Battles and Warriors by Subhadra Sen Gupta

Battles and Warriors by Subhadra Sen Gupta

Battles and Warriors

This book takes the reader on a journey through the events that led to, and the descriptions of, five major battles that took place in India: Alexander vs Porus, Ashoka vs the Kingdom of Kalinga, Rajendra Chola vs the Kingdom of Srivijaya, Babur vs Ibrahim Lodi and Siraj-ud-Daula vs the East India Company.

About the Author

Subhadra Sen Gupta has written over thirty books for children including mysteries, adventures, ghost stories, comic books and books on history. In recognition of her work, she was awarded the Bal Sahitya Puraskar by the Sahitya Akademi, in 2014. She loves to travel, spend time with cats and chat with auto-rickshaw drivers.

Author: Subhadra Sen Gupta

Publisher: Rupa

Price: Rs. 195

DUNGI DANCE

Dungi is an adventurous sheep who is bored with the bovine habits of her flock. All they can do is graze and then graze some more. Dungi, however, would like to try new things. A foot tapping story that will make young readers dance, prance and be entranced!

Author: Bhavna Jain Bhuta

Illustrator: Kavita Singh Kale

Price: Rs. 150

Publisher: Tulika

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