Saturday, October 26, 2013

A date with history, democracy and Kohinoor | ummid.com

A date with history, democracy and Kohinoor | ummid.com
Using a number of characters, some known, others invented, the author paints a compelling portrait of Maratha aristocracy and their courts in the 19th century, of the first nationwide struggle against the British and of Lakshmi - woman, ruler and a symbol of steely courage against all odds.