Author: Rajendra Shankar Bhatt
Translator(s)/ Editors(s): Shailesh Kumar Jha
Publisher: National Book Trust
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 165
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8123744188
Description
The present biography of Sawai Jai Singh relates the story of the illustrious, epoch-making and adventurous life of the famous king from Rajasthan who played a significant role in the politics of the country as the Mughal Empire disintegrated in the first half of the 18th century.
A successful diplomat and connoisseur of art and literature, Sawai Jai Singh's singular achievement lies in the promotion of science and technology at a turbulent and transitional period of India's socio-political life. The biography, now being brought out in the English version, is likely to be of use to a wider readership.
ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR:
Shailesh Kumar Jha, a freelance writer, graduated in History from TM Bhagalpur University and obtained MA degree in Political Science from the University of Delhi. He has had considerable experience in journalism, having worked for Hindi daily Aaj for many years. Presently, he teaches in a rural school at Bhagalpur in Bihar.
Contents
1. Challenges of the Time
2. Appointment and Disappointment
3. Change of Destiny
4. Victory and Dominance
5. Strings in Hands Disintegrate
6. From Darkness to Light
7. The Whole of Rajasthan in his Hands
8. Expansion of Kingdom
9. Establishment of a New Capital
10. Assortment and Extension of Knowledge
11. Study of the Space
12. Ashwamegh Yajna
13. End and Infinity