Cariapa Devika (18 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: New. Think jewels are boring? You'll change your mind when you read about the Kohinoor, history's most famous diamond. Legend says it carries a curse that brings bad luck to all its owners. Some of India's most powerful kings possessed it and lost it from the great Mughals to Punjab's Ranjit Singh before it was grabbed by the British and sent as a gift to Queen Victoria. In this book you'll learn: About a throne that cost twice as much as the Taj Mahal Ranjit Singh's crazy forty camels trick Why no ruler of England has worn the diamond since Queen Victoria Reading level: FOR 10 YEARS AND ABOVE.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch?can these things have anything in common?Yes they can! Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent.…

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Soft cover. Condition: New. A high-speed adventure across deep time full of beasts, battles and the biggest origin story of all Once upon a time, India had no people at all, at least not people as we know them today. Just giant rhinos, monster snakes, sabre-toothed cats and somewhere down the line, a gang of archaic humans. Then the first Homo sapiens showed up. To stay alive, they had to fight for food, dodge beasts and battle rival humans for space. Fast forward 65,000 years: today, more than a billion Indians call this land home. But how did that happen? Who came first? Who followed? How did they survive? Join us on a wild detective expedition through time where scientists crack secrets hidden in bones, words, fossils and ruins. …

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Condition: New. pp. 160.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789389203172 N.A.

Condition: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch―can these things have anything in common? Yes, they can! Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent. Spanning the entirety of Indian history, from prehistoric to contemporary times, the 100 objects and artefacts chronicled in this book have shaped our present. Learn about the people who created these amazing objects, their way of life and culture, and how these objects influenced our world. Embellished with vibrant illustrations, this engaging book will fire the imagination of readers and make them look at our incredible material remains in a new light while helping them understand our diverse pasts. …

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Condition: New. Brand New! Fast Delivery This is an International Edition and ship within 24-48 hours. Deliver by FedEx and Dhl, & Aramex, UPS, & USPS and we do accept APO and PO BOX Addresses. Order can be delivered worldwide within 6-10 days and we do have flat rate for up to 2LB. Extra shipping charges will be requested if the Book weight is more than 5 LB. This Item May be shipped from India, United states & United Kingdom. Depending on your location and availability.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: New. A stone-age hand axe, an enchantingly sculpted yakshi, the Koh-i-Noor diamond, and even an HMT watch?can these things have anything in common?Yes they can! Each of these has been conceived by the human mind and shaped by the human hand. Each object has a voice, not just of rulers and conquerors, but also of the common people. Most significant of all, each carries stories of how communities and identities were built on the Indian subcontinent.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. The radical churn in society and politics, art and culture, science and technology, which makes up the recent history of modern India, was propelled by individuals - women and men who had the vision, determination and courage to leave behind a footprint of change.