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245 | _aQuirky History : The Swan Car of Nabha & Other Unusual Stories from History | ||
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_aBharat _bHarperCollins Publishers Ltd _c2020 |
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_a202 Pages _bPaper Back |
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_aEccentric maharajas and nawabs, bizarre believe it or not tales and hilarious twists and turns come together in this first book of the Quirky History series.
From the Nizam who hid a priceless diamond in a shoe to the Swan Car of the Maharaja of Nabha to the Nawab of Junagadh who got his dog, Roshanara, married in brocades and pearls with over 700 guests in attendance and many more quirky, unusual stories.
Get ready for history to pop right out of this book!
'We need offbeat, quirky stories like the ones in this collection to make history come alive' - Ruskin Bond _dCuriosities & Wonders / Facts |
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