The Last Maharani of Gwalior

The Last Maharani of Gwalior
Author: Vijaya R. Scindia
Publisher: SUNY Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 1987-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780887066597

This is a description of contemporary India and some of its recent history in the form of an autobiography. Rajmata Scindia is a member of the Indian Parliament. As a maharani she had thousands of servants and several enormous palaces. Since Independence, which marked the end of the supremacy of the Maharajas, she has emerged as one of India’s most popular political leaders, first with the Congress party and now with the opposition. Her appeal to the masses, who see her as an image of Mother India, amazes both her admirers and her critics.

Lady's Escape from Gwalior

Lady's Escape from Gwalior
Author: R.M. Coopland
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 325
Release: 2022-09-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3375119097

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Guilty in Gwalior

Guilty in Gwalior
Author: Meenal Dighe
Publisher: Ukiyoto Publishing
Total Pages: 99
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9367954689

The Dahanu Detectives are at it again. Having cracked the case of the Disruptions in Dahanu, they’re looking forward to their holidays. Mini and her friends Krish, Richa and Aditya, are off to Gwalior for the Diwali vacations. Aditya’s mother has a teaching assignment in Gwalior and the kids are going to stay with her in a lovely little house. An exciting train journey, with a suspicious passenger in their coach, brings them to the historic city of Gwalior in central India. Visits to the temples, palaces and forts of the ancient city enthrall the kids with their legends and mysteries. A chance encounter with another stranger in the Gwalior Palace leaves the kids with an air of intrigue. Caves, tunnels and forts are all jolly good. But when a priceless articraft is stolen from the local museum, the real fun begins. On a hunt for the thief, the kids are ready for the chase, facing many challenges along the way. With barely any clues, in a totally new city, the kids must rely on their keen observation, alert minds and brilliant detective work to solve the case. For ages 8 years upwards...