Summary of the Book Puffin History of India For Children (Volume -1) traces the social, political, cultural and economic development of India and focuses on all the high points of Indian history. From the Vedic Age, the Mauryan Empire, and the Gupta period, to the Mughal Empire, the British conquest, the 1857 Revolt, the Nationalist movement and finally triumph of Independence, the book provides detailed information. The contribution of the important personalities who shaped this history, from Mahavira, Buddha, Alexander, Ashoka, Akbar, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru, is brilliantly described in fascinating detail. Moreover, the author very creatively relates history to the social and cultural life of the people, and various political and religious changes that have been brought over centuries, providing a comprehensive picture of what life was like in India at various points of time. Replete with illustrations and maps, this book will make for an engaging and informative read for children.
About Roshen Dalal
Roshen Dalal is an Indian author and educationist. She was born in Mussoorie and studied in various schools across the country. She completed her BA (Hons) in history from the University of Bombay, and an MA and PhD in ancient Indian history from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Roshen has been actively involved in research in the fields of history, religion and philosophy and education. Apart from books, she has written numerous articles and book reviews. After working for many years as an editor, she is now a full-time writer and is based out of Dehradun.
