The Five Great Indian Kings and the Legendary King Maker - E-book - ePub

The fame and might of our Indian rulers are incomparable! This book - 'The Five Great Indian Kings and The Legendary King Maker' holds the many tales of the five efficient Indian rulers - Maharaja Porus, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka the Great, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and Maharana Pratap, and the greatest ancient Indian teacher - Chanakya. Shivathmaj M. Shenoy has succeeded in recording and analyzing the precious history of India in this book.
This book not only describes the historic occurrences but rather attempts to motivate all the Indians. The book includes various information, stories, details, etc. such as: - Royal dignity of Porus in his encounters with Alexander the Great.- The battle of Hydaspes. - The emergence and evolution of Chandragupta from rags to riches.- The determination and goal-orientation of Chandragupta's reign.- Battlefield achievements of Ashoka.- Ashoka's renouncing of war and journey into Buddhism.- The principles of Ashoka's rule and his contribution towards mankind, law, religion, art, and architecture, etc.
- The early life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.- Shivaji's intellectual approaches towards war and various tactics against archenemies. - The courageous struggles of Maharana Pratap in his days. - His strength and maintenance of the Rajput name and glory.- The battle of Haldighati.- The incomparable intellect of Chanakya.- Tutoring of Chandragupta towards efficient ruling, retribution, administration, etc.
- Chanakya's economic, philosophical, theoretical, and political contributions. Shivathmaj acknowledges the eminence of these great Indian men and brings forth the various historical events that continue to live as legacies of Indian culture. The glorious accomplishments of these kings inspire and enrich Indians and fill their hearts with pride. The author takes the responsibility of encouraging and passing on the rich Indian historical aspects.
Ultimately, the book leaves its reader in awe and brings respect to the rulers who have transformed India.