Puffin Lives: Rani Laxmibai
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Puffin Lives: Rani Laxmibai by Agarwal Deepa
A little girl, Manikarnika, with an uncanny sense of her own destiny, grew up to be none other than the brave queen of Jhansi, Rani Lakshmibai. Trained in horse riding and the martial arts from an early age, Manu was married to Gangadhar Rao, the Maharaja of Jhansi, when she was thirteen. Soon after her husband's death, the reins of the kingdom passed on to her, and she took up this responsibility undeterred and fearless. When Jhansi faced the danger of annexation, she fought against the British with unflinching courage, losing her life in the course of the battle. She has since become one of the most inspiring heroes of the freedom struggle and a much-admired role model.Deepa Agarwal chronicles the life and times of this legendary character in a gripping narrative, drawing a colourful portrait of bravery. This riveting account also includes nuggets of information about the eventful year 1857, making for a fascinating read.
Agarwal, Deepa: - Author, poet and translator, 'Deepa Agarwal' writes for both children and adults and has fifty published books to her credit. She has received several awards for her work. Her picture book, 'Ashok's New Friends', was awarded the National Award for Children's Literature by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), while the historical fiction 'Caravan to Tibet' featured on the International Board on Books for Young People Honour List of 2008.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780143330844 |
| ISBN 10 | 0143330845 |
| Title | Puffin Lives: Rani Laxmibai |
| Author | Agarwal Deepa |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House India |
| Year published | 2009-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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