A Children's History of India

Which were the first cities of India, and how were they discovered?What was it like living in Mughal times?How did the British, who had come to trade in India, end up ruling thecountry?How has India changed after Independence?Delve into India's past to discover the answers to these questions and manymore in this comprehensive history of our nation. Journey through timeto visit the baths and palaces of the first cities of Harappa, the stupas ofAshoka and the flamboyant courts of the great Mughals, rich in art, cultureand architecture. Learn how the revolution of 1857 really started, and marchalongside Gandhi on his quest for an India free from British rule. Plus,discover more about each period through fun and easy 'To do' activities.Told in simple, lucid prose, and interspersed with beautiful illustrations,A Children's History of India makes learning history a fun and engagingexperience for readers of all ages.