Baji Rao, the warrior Peshwa (Maratha Prime Minister), fought 36 battles leading his men to victory time after time. He made the Marathas a formidable power in the country, even as the once powerful M…
A jealous brother robbed him of his kingdom; his own courage won it back. Chandragupta Vikramaditya has a special place in history because he proved that the love of power is not all that is needed to…
Down its 1000 year-old recorded history, Delhi was razed and built several times. The city played host to many rulers like the Chauhans, the Slave kings, the Khiljis, the Tughluqs, the Mughals and the…
He may have looked like a demon, but Ghatotkacha was a guardian angel - always ready to help, always cheerful. The Pandava brother, Bheema, was lucky to have him as a son, for he saved his life more t…
When seven brave warriors go missing, and a beautiful princess is transformed into a dog, the twelve-year-old prince, Balaraju, swears to punish the culprit. His weapons – single-minded courage and an…
Jaichand was furious! His daughter Samyogita had aloped with Prithviraj Chauhan, the warrior king of Delhi. She, like many others, was smitten by tales of his daring, his nobility and his sense of hon…
From imitating animal sounds to igniting a fire with his song – Tansen’s genius was unmatched. His voice was so much in demand that wily patrons used it to gain political advantage. Such a talent coul…
