* Thapar, Romila. A History of India, vol. 1 (A History of India #1). * Nehru, Pandit Jawaharlal. The Discovery of India. * Dalrymple, William. The Last Mughal. read more
The history of any country begins with its geography. With sparkling wit and intelligence, Sanjeev Sanyal sets off to explore India and look at how the country’s history was shaped by, among other things, its rivers, mountains and cities. read more
So when I got the opportunity to read and review Sanjeev Sanyal’s latest book, “The Incredible History of India’s Geography” – which is described as an “adaptation” of his 2013 bestseller, “Land of the Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India’s Geography” and targeted at a young audience, I jumped at the chance. read more