The Battle of Narnaul: Rao Tula Ram's Secret Plot to Overthrow the British, 1857–1863 - Softcover

Yadav, Kulpreet; Rao, Madhur

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0143476491 ISBN 13: 9780143476498

Publisher: Vintage Books, 2025

Synopsis

The Battle of Narnaul was one of the fiercest battles of 1857, marked by heavy loss of life and forgotten heroes. Among them was the valiant Rao Tula Ram, a man whose story remains largely unknown.

Rao Tula Ram was not just a warrior but also a strategist. For years, he gathered resources, built secret alliances with Rajputana kingdoms, and later sought support from Persia, Afghanistan, and Russia to fight the British. His efforts are an overlooked chapter of India’s struggle.

Through meticulous research and thorough analysis, Kulpreet Yadav and Madhur Rao revive these narratives, detailing the valor and sacrifices of these unsung warriors while providing a vivid, detailed account of the conflict and the relentless six-year resistance that followed.

Clear, deeply researched, and compelling, The Battle of Narnaul is a gripping retelling of a forgotten fight for freedom, a book for both history lovers and general readers.

About this title

About the Authors

Kulpreet Yadav, a graduate of the Naval Officers’ Academy, served in the Indian Coast Guard for two decades, during which he successfully commanded three ships. Retiring as a Commandant in 2014, he transitioned into writing, authoring numerous books across diverse genres, including military history, espionage, and true crime.

Madhur Rao is a dedicated historian with a deep passion for the culture, heritage, and history of Ahirwal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Western Uttar Pradesh. A proud alumnus of the prestigious Sherwood College, Madhur now divides his time between Kotputli, Rajasthan, where he runs a renowned school, and Jaipur and Gurgaon, where he oversees various business ventures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Vintage Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0143476491
• ISBN 13: 9780143476498
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304