Catalogue of the Library of the India Office
Author | : India Office Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 584 |
Release | : 1888 |
Genre | : Indic literature |
ISBN | : |
Catalogue of the Books, Manuscripts, Maps and Drawings in the British Museum (Natural History) ...
Author | : British Museum (Natural History). Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 558 |
Release | : 1904 |
Genre | : Natural History |
ISBN | : |
Krishna Kumari: The Tragedy of India
Author | : English Subba Rao |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2024-07-25 |
Genre | : Drama |
ISBN | : 1350453854 |
Krishna Kumari: The Tragedy of India introduces readers to the first English language play in modern India. Written in 1826 by English Subba Rao, one of the first Indians to be schooled in English, Krishna Kumari depicts the true story of a princess of Udaipur who is forced to commit suicide in order to end a war started by her suitors, the rulers of the neighboring kingdoms of Jaipur and Jodhpur. Tragically, her death proves to be in vain because the mercenaries recruited by the contending rulers nevertheless proceed to plunder the region. All three kingdoms are then compelled to seek the protection of the East India Company, bringing their independence to an end. Sharp and witty, Krishna Kumari was intended to warn Indian principalities against the follies that led to the downfall of the Rajputs. Unfortunately, the play scarcely saw the light of day. Angered by Subba Rao's opposition to their power, the British forced him to withdraw from public life. This is why audiences have never heard of Krishna Kumari-until now. Building on extensive archival research, this volume brings Subba Rao's pioneering drama back to life. The introductory essay by Rahul Sagar, a leading scholar of nineteenth century India, familiarizes readers with the remarkable characters in the play and the violent era in which they lived. By shedding light on Subba Rao's extraordinary life and career, it also reveals how important principalities like Tanjore and Travancore were in battling colonialism and shaping modern India.
Catalogue of the Library of the Institution of Civil Engineers ...: H-Pa
Author | : Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 550 |
Release | : 1895 |
Genre | : Engineering |
ISBN | : |
Patent Office Library Subject Lists. New Series
Author | : Great Britain. Patent Office. Library |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 1908 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
The Journal of the Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain & Ireland
Author | : Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland. Ceylon Branch, Colombo |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 956 |
Release | : 1883 |
Genre | : Archaeology |
ISBN | : |
Contains the Society's Proceedings.
Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay
Author | : Asiatic Society of Bombay |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 794 |
Release | : 1857 |
Genre | : Asia |
ISBN | : |
Vol. 1-new ser., v. 7 include the society's Proceedings for 1841-1929 (title varies)