Birbal The Inimitable

Birbal The Inimitable
Author: MARGIE SASTRY
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8184820437

Only Birbal could outwit Akbar and get away with it. A witty and wise diplomat, he ensured that both the emperor and the empire retained their greatness. This collection of tales highlighting Birbal's presence of mind, his kindness and his shrewdness guarantees a good laugh. At the same time, it divulges some useful tricks for overcoming sticky situations.

Birbal the Witty

Birbal the Witty
Author: KAMALA CHANDRAKANT
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8184820283

Birbal, a real person with the name 'Maheshdas', was one of the 'nine gems' of court advisers of Akbar the Great. He also composed poetry by the pen name 'Brahma'. Birbal's fame had spread far and wide. As Akbar's favourite minister, he had an answer to every question and a solution to every problem. In fair tribute to his shrewdness, even the mighty Shah of Persia addressed Birbal as the "Ocean of Intelligence". Combining tact and common sense with a fair pinch of humour, he won his master's heart.

Leave it to Birbal

Leave it to Birbal
Author: Reena I. Puri
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 65
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Children's literature, Indic (English)
ISBN: 938587456X

Birbal's wit and presence of mind made him a favourite of the Emperor Akbar. An honour not without hazards as half the nobles in the court had their knives out for him. According to legend, he was constantly being tested and made to prove himself - a challenge he took up readily. Amar Chitra Katha presents enthralling stories of the greatest wit in the Mughal Court./A

Devi Choudhurani

Devi Choudhurani
Author: DEBRANI MITRA
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Brahman women
ISBN: 8184820070

Prafulla’s future promised only doom and sorrow. Gossiping neighbours and an unhappy marriage would have ruined many women, but Prafulla was not one to give in easily. With hard work and good sense, she turned her life around. An attractive heroine in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel, Prafulla rose from poverty to a life of riches and fame.

Sakshi gopal

Sakshi gopal
Author: MANOJ DAS
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 818999977X

Mahindra and Vasanti want to marry. But Mahindra is only a poor orphan, and Sukhvir, the richest man in the village, wants to marry Vasanti too. During a pilgrimage to a temple of Krishna, Vasanti's father, Raghav, realises Mahindra's qualities of loyalty and integrity and asks him to become his son-in-law. Mahindra is overjoyed but his happiness is shattered when Raghav, swayed by Sukhvir's wealth, breaks his promise. Mahindra calls the village council but no one believes him. In despair, he prays to Lord Gopal to bear witness to Raghav's promise.This is a folktale from Orissa where the Sakshi Gopal temple, in Puri, marks the occasion when Gopal stood witness (Sakshi) so Mahindra and Vasanti could marry.

Kubera

Kubera
Author: NIMMY CHISBN:O
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 9350850729

The city of Lanka was once ruled by the wise and benevolent Kubera, the king of the yakshas and the son of Sage Vishrava. He would travel the world in his magnificent flying chariot, the Pushpaka Vimana, which had been gifted to him by his great-grandfather, Brahma. Lanka enjoyed an age of peace and prosperity under Kubera's reign. But all that changed when his fearsome half-brother Dasagriva, the leader of the rakshasas, decided to claim the city as his own. Amar Chitra Katha pieces together from various sources in Indian mythology, the story of the Lord of Wealth.

Vivekananda

Vivekananda
Author: ANANT PAI
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Biographical comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8189999389

He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the West to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.

Rama

Rama
Author: ANANT PAI
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8189999265

Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his exile, but the next fourteen years promised to be quite pleasant. Suddenly, this idylic life was thrown into turmoil. His beloved wife Sita was kidnapped! With unmatched skill as a warrior, Rama destroyed the ten-headed Ravana. And along the way, he won a host of very grateful friends.

Babur

Babur
Author: TONI PATEL
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8184822251

Descended from the house of Timur and Genghis Khan, Zahir-ud-din Muhammad Babur founded the Mughal dynasty in India. Babur lived for most of his early life as an exile in and around his homeland in Central Asia. Declared ruler of Farghana at the age of 12, the young boy had to contend with treacherous uncles, tyrant neighbours and rebellious generals. But he dealt with all of them even while moving towards his historic tryst with India.

The syamantaka gem

The syamantaka gem
Author: KAMALA CHANDRAKANT
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 35
Release: 1971-04-01
Genre: Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN: 8189999648

To the women of Dwarka, Krishna is the most coveted jewel, the husband they yearn for. For most of the men, the Syamantaka, the sun-god's shining gem, is the most sought-after prize. This is hardly surprising, it is known to regularly bestow a hoard of solid gold on their Prince Satrajit. When the gem goes missing, suspicion falls on Krishna. He must prove his innocence, but danger and upheaval threaten at every turn.