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Twilight of the sultanate is a political, social and cultural history of the Sultanate of the Delhi from the invasion of Timur to the conquest of Babar (1398-1526). This period of a century and a quarter presents the spectacle of a curious contradiction of unceasing political upheavals and great cultural achievements. It is not only a coherent sequence of history and continuity that the author portrays in this volume, but the very atmosphere of those turbulent and disorderly days. Timur’s capture of Delhi vivifies the terror of the times, amidst which Timur, who was sixty-three, ‘immersed himheslf in pleasure and enjoyment.’ ‘No one ever achieved a victory over Bahlul Lodi,’ and yet he could calmly tell his restive Afghan nobles: ‘If you do not think me worthy of the Station (of Monarch), you may choose loved to have the learned Ulema about him, but drank wine in secret ‘to keep himself in health.’ And Babur’s keen intellect rightly noted that India ‘has masses of gold and silver,’ a fact in many ways responsible for her chequered history.

“In the political field the first half of the 15^th century was a period of decay; the second half of upheavals, but in the cultural field it was an age of sustained progress,” says the author. This period witnessed great development in architecture, music, education and social reform. “there was continuous progress of synthesis in spite of all conflicts, political, social, intellectual.” Muriel edition of the Twilight of the sultanate rightly observes: ‘Even more interesting are the final observations of the author on the emergence of the integrated Indian culture.’ As Professor Lal say: “Babur appreciated it and Akbar worked upon it.”

In brief, Twilight of the Sultanate “ is a painstaking and scholarly book, which Indian medievalists will find Indispensable.” 

                                                                 the Time Literary Supplement, London

professor K. S. Lal (born 26 February 1920) graduated in 1939, obtaining the Dr. Tara Chand Gold Medal in History. He took his M.A. in 1941 and D. Phil. in 1945, all from the University of Allahabad.

Starting his career as part-time Lecturer in the same university (1944-45), he joined the Central Provineces (now Madhya Pradesh) Educational Serviece in 1945 and taught at Morris College Nagpur; Robertson College, Jabalpur; And Hamidia College, Bhopal he was Sevretary, Madhya Pradesh Itihasa Parishad and Convener, Regional Records Survey Committee, Madhya Pradesh. In 1958 he presided over the Medieval History Section of the Indian History Congress and in 1975 of the Punjab History Congress. In 1978 he Was President of the Rajasthan History Congress.

Dr. Lal was Reader in History at the University of Delhi from 1963 to 1972. He was professor and Head of the Department of History, University of Jodhpur from 1973 to 1979. At present He is Professor and Head of the Department of History at University of Hyderabad. He has participated in many Seminars and Conference in India and abroad and has published a number of historical monographs. 

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A History of Sufism in India

by

Dr. S.A.A.Rizvi

IN TWO VOLUMES

     The present work seeks to study sufism as a psycho-historical

phenomenon, the author seeing it as a potential force to meet

social and political challenges produced by protracted political upheaval, associated with autocratic oppression and economic deprivation. It is divided into two volumes.

     The first volume outlines the history of Sufism before it was firmly established in India and then goes on to discuss the principal trends in sufi developments there from the thirteenth to the beginning of the sixteenth century. Chronologically it is concerned with sufi history from the establishment of the       Delhi Sultanate to the beginning of the Mughal empire. Naturally it lays great emphasis on the Chishtiyya, Suhrawadiyya, Firdaosiyya and Kubrawiyya orders, but the contribution made by qalandars and legendary and semi-legendary saints have also not been neglected. A detailed discussion of the interaction of medieval Hindu mystic  traditions and Sufism shows a unique polarity between the intolerant rigidity of the orthodox and the flexibility of the sufis in India.

      The fifteenth century also saw the introduction to India of the Shattari and the Qadiri orders  these orders, along with the Naqshbandis and Chishtis, will be discussed in the second volume.  This will also outline the impact of Indian sufis on the contemporary Islamic world, concluding with the influence of modernism on Sufism in India.

     Mainly concentrating on the development of Indian sufi orders and their internal conflicts and internal threats, the two volumes deal with only the most important personalities of each order, their basic teachings and their contributions to religious, mystical, social, economic and political thoughts.  They are not intended to be a directory of Indian sufis. 

Vol. 1, Early Sufism and its History in India 1600 A.D.        Rs. 150 

Vol. 2, From Sixteen Century to Modern Times.                     In press

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By :  Paul Smith (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English  
  
• Edition : 2011
• Pages :  336 pages
• Size : :20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-13 : 978-8179929490
  

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The five rules of a Twitch hiker

 You can only accept offers of travel and accommodation from people on Twitter.

• You can't make any travel plans further than three days in advance.
• You can only spend money on food, drink and anything that fits in your suitcase.
• If there is more than one offer, you choose. If there is only one, you have to take it within 48 hours.
• If you are unable to move on from a location within 48 hours, the challenge is over and you go home.

 Bored in the supermarket one day, Paul wonders how far he can get in 30 days through the goodwill of fellow 'Twittering social networkers. He sets his sights on Campbell Island near New Zealand -the point on the planet opposite to his home in Newcastle. In an adventure wrapped in nonsense, he travels by car, bus, boat, plane and train, sleeps in five-star luxury and on no-star sofas, resorts to the hair of the dog in multiple time zones and schmoozes with Hollywood A-listers -all the while wearing the same pair of underpants.

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By : M.N. Raju (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2011
• Pages : 212 pages 
• Size :  14 x 1.14 x 21.6 cm
  
• ISBN-13:  978-8184951684
  

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How do successful people become even more successful? Almost all effective people share a common trait they set detailed goals and plan the amount of effort they require to put into any project they wish to start. They leave no stone unturned in the process and live by the DIY do it yourself formula. Success in life requires more than an academic qualification, it requires strength of character and a will to be different. In this book you will read real life stories and incidents that offer valuable messages, inspired by the life of a man who believed in himself. This is not an autobiography but the clear essence of success in life.

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• Product Code: Book652
• Edition : January 15, 1986
• Pages : 235
• Weight : 200gm
• Size : 5 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Cover : Paperback
• Author : H. P. Blavatsky (Author)
• Language : English
• ISBN : 817059006X, 978-8170590064
• Publisher : Theosophical Publishing House

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The “ Stanzas of Dzyan” are the core of H.P. Blavatsky’s  The Secret Doctrine. This book  lays bare the underlying structure of her work so that the whole may be more easily grasped. The Prologues and Epilogues  which H.P.B provided are have been included, also the headings of the Stanzas of both Books, and of each verse of the Second Book.

Rudraksha beads are extremely popular among the Hindus, especially among Tantric Buddhists. Today, Rudraksh is worn on head, in neck etc. It saves one from evil spirits and planetary malefic influences. In Ayurveda it is said that if the paste of bead of Rudraksh is applied on boils it can cure it. Therefore Rudraksh works on septic. Two-mukhi Rudraksh is the symbol of Ardhnarisvara, the existence of both male and female elements in a person. Ardhanarishvara is a composite androgynous form of Shiva and his consort Parvati. This form is shown as a fusion of half-male and half-female forms, split down in the center. Wearing this rudraksh helps in singles getting married. Sexual health is increased. Relationships attains a new step with this.

Late medieval poems from Kerala that still resonate in every Malayali’s heart touchstones of faith in Kerala. Puntanam’s Jnana-paana may claim to be the first original modern poem in Malayalam; simple and innocent, it still speaks directly to the reader. Melpattur’s Narayaniyam is ‘the last great hurrah of classical Sanskrit’ in India; the poem excerpted here, majestic in its humility, describes a vision of the Lord. With his elegant verse translations, Vijay Nambisan brings these poems to a new audience. Also translated is a poem by Mahakavi Vallathol which relates the story of Melpattur and Puntanam’s meeting and how the Sanskritist scorned the vernacular poet. In his incisive ‘Translator’s Apology’, Nambisan explores the dynamics of Malayali culture; places its literature in context; studies matters of prosody; and questions the attitude of an elitist language to a regional one.

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Two Mukhi Rudraksha Bead

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• Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
• By: Amrita Priya (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language : English
  
• Edition : 2016
• Pages :  208 pages
• Size : 12.9 x 1.2 x 19.8 cm
  
• ISBN-10:8184958358
  
• ISBN-13: 978-8184958355

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Set in the enchanting isles of Lakshadweep, Two Quality Ladies is an unexpected tale of romance between three exceptional people. Offering a generous slice of life, it explores the physical and emotional turmoil of relationships between man and woman, and woman and woman. Musheer, a successful businessman seems to have it all - riches, success and a beautiful wife, Omera. On the outside, his life is paradise. In reality, he and Omera are gradually drifting apart. Her rejection drives him headlong into the arms of beautiful young Kinja. But Kinja has her own secrets. Who is her mysterious benefactor, who communicates to her only through letters? And what does Omera know about this matter? As the trio explore the boundaries of their relationship, Two Quality Ladies reminds us that love is limitless and cannot be constrained by established norms. Amrita Priya enjoys observing and writing about people. She began her career 16 years ago a features writer for The Hindustan Times, The Pioneer and Prabhat Khabar. She is the author of the bestsellers Romance on Facebook and 100 Ways to Cook Potatoes, Cereals and Pulses. Amrita can be reached at facebook.com/Amrita.Priya.Writer and amritapriya.com.

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• Publisher : Rajpal and Sons
• By:  Ruskin Bond
• Binding : Paperback
• Language :  Hindi
  
• Edition : 2016
• Pages: 112 pages
• Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 9350642255
• ISBN-13 :9789350642252
  

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सच्ची घटनाओं पर आधारित 1857 के पहले स्वतंत्रता-संग्राम की पृष्ठभूमि पर लिखा गया यह उपन्यास इतिहास के शिकंजे में जकड़े प्रेम-भरे दिल की एक दास्तान है। रूथ एक अंग्रेज़ लड़की है जो अपने माता-पिता के साथ शाहजहांपुर में रहती है। चर्च में आते-जाते रूथ एक पठान नवाब जावेद खान के मन को भा जाती है। विद्रोहियों और अंग्रेज़ी फौजियों के बीच छिड़ी लड़ाई से बचने के लिए रूथ और उसकी मां को जावेद खान के पास पनाह लेनी पड़ती है। क्या जावेद खान रूथ को अपना बना पाता है? रूथ के मन में जावेद खान के प्रति घृणा और क्रोध क्या प्यार में बदल जाता है? दिल की इन्हीं सब परतों में छिपी भावनाओं को एक मार्मिक कहानी में बदल दिया है रस्किन बान्ड की कलम ने, जिस पर श्याम बेनेगल ने 1979 में ‘जुनून’ फिल्म भी बनाई थी। ‘‘रस्किन बान्ड का यह उपन्यास अति पठनीय...आखिरी पन्ना पलटते हुए अफसोस होता है कि उपन्यास खत्म हो गया...दिल को छू लेने वाली कहानी बहुत देर तक याद रहती है।’’-संडे ट्रिब्यून ‘‘1857 की आज़ादी की लड़ाई पर आधारित यदि आप कोई उपन्यास खोज रहे हैं तो रस्किन बाॅन्ड का यह उपन्यास सबसे बेहतर है।’’-हिन्दुस्तान टाइम्स

"Shiva created sixty four Tantras to hide the real 'Sri Vidya' accomplishment, from the people of this world. Oh Devi! It is your virtue which made this penance again available for this world" (Shri Saundarya Lahiri-Verse 31) Being written by Shiva himself along with 63 other Tantras, this Tantra in itself is capable of fulfilling, all worldly desires of human being. Being preached to Lankesh Ravan by Lord Shiva, this tantra consists of worship rituals of; Sri Kali Ji and Sri Ardrapati Devi. It has various exorcisms, Yakshini accomplishments and Bhootini and Indrajaal accomplishments along with various Ayurveda treatments. Those who use it in right manner, without hurting human civilization; would become eligible for next stages of tantric penances, which takes seeker to the supreme abode. About the Author Giri Ratna Mishra, is an Electronics and Communications engineer by qualification and an ex-IT Executive of an MNC. Being initiated by the great social reformer and Saint of India, Aghoreshwar Bhagwan Ram Ji, he has given up his professional career and is now involved in serving his Deity under the guidance of his able Guru. Being born in Varanasi as a son of Smt. Padma Mishra and Sri Raghvendra Mishra, he has taken up a responsibility to spread the pragmatic message of Tantra to society: so that Tantric diaspora may convert into mass. Preface Indian society has always been intellectual. It has always been keen to know about reasons behind their existence, life beyond life, creation of universe and about the nature of one who rules this world. There were various schools of philosophy which propounded various theories to define the principles which can answer above questions. Amongst them six principal schools are: • "Nyaya" • "Samkhya" • "Vaisesika" • "Yoga" • "Purva Mimamsa" • "Uttara Mimamsa" Apart from it there were a few more thoughts which took shape of philosophy.

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The amorous feeling betweens Uma and her Lord Shiva are aptly depicted in the beautiful Patachitra painting from Orissa. Lord Shiva’s upper part of the body is left white whereas the bodies of Uma are beautifully painted with reddish colours. The vehicle of the god is looking back towards its master. The borders of the painting are beautifully painted with some natural motifs. The small trees, the playful deer all are painted with some vibrant colours and sharp lines.

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• Product Code :4650
• Material :Brass
• Size :8"H x 5.50"W x 4.50"D
• Weight :2.750 Kg.

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The beautiful brass figure of Lord Ganesha, the son of Uma (Parvati) and Lord Shiva, one of the Trinity Gods in Hinduism, the other two being Lord Brahma and Vishnu, is given a detail and minute treatment with some nice carvings on the figure. Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped gods in Hinduism and He is worshipped at the beginning of any ritual.

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• Publisher : Rajpal and Sons
• By:    Mirza Hadi Ruswa  (Author)
• Binding : Paperback
• Language :  Hindi
• Edition :2017
• Pages: 224 pages
• Size : 20 x 14 x 4 cm
  
• ISBN-10: 9386534312
• ISBN-13 :9789386534316
  

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उमराव जान उन्नीसवीं सदी की लखनऊ की तवायफ़ थी जो अपनी खूबसूरती, शोख अदाओं और नाच-गाने के साथ अपनी शायरी के लिए भी मशहूर थी। हर शाम उसका कोठा घुँघरुओं की गूँज, जामों की खनक, शेरो-शायरी की वाहवाही से गुलज़ार हो उठता और खानदानी रईस, जोशीले नवाबज़ादे, नामी गुण्डे, शराबी-कबाबी उसकी रौनक बढ़ाते। उमराव जान अदा पढ़ते पाठक की आँखों के करीब दो सौ साल पहले की लखनवी तहज़ीब की जीती-जागती तस्वीर उभर आती है। लेकिन उमराव जान की चमक शानो-शौकत के पीछे एक छोटी-सी लड़की, अमीरन की दिल को छू लेने वाली दुखभरी कहानी है। कम उम्र में अमीरन का अपहरण कर उसे कोठे पर बेचा जाता है। अमीरन से उमराव जान बनी लड़की का शरीर मजबूरन कोठे पर है, लेकिन उसकी रूह फ़ैजाबाद के अपने घर की तलाश में भटकती रहती है। 1899 में उर्दू में पहली बार उमराव जान अदा प्रकाशित हुई थी। माना जाता है कि लेखक की मुलाकात उमराव जान से एक मुशायरे में हुई और उसने अपनी कहानी बयान की और लेखक ने इसे इस ढंग से लिखा जैसे उमराव जान खुद अपनी दास्तान बयाँ कर रही हो। एक सदी से भी ज़्यादा समय बीत जाने के बाद भी उमराव जान का रोमाँच वैसे ही बरकरार है और लोग आज भी उसके बारे में जानने को बेकरार रहते हैं-चाहे किताब की बाबत हो या फिर फ़िल्म के।

The tribal mother with her son on her lap and an earthen pot on her head reflects the unbeatable spirits among the tribal women in Bastar region of Chhattishgarh. The image reflects the power of the tribal women and also the hard life they have to live in Bastar. Crafted in the ancient dhokra technique, the figure shows the beauty of the rich cultural heritage of Bastar.

The brass Urn reflects the beliefs and practices of the tribal people.The human figures on the pot reflect the joy life . Made by using the lost wax method, the figure makes use of extensive geometric motifs. The decoration on the object has been done in a most fascinating manner. With the tribal people living a nomadic life, the craft represents the most enduring aspect of their life. Indeed a finest piece for tribal art lovers.