Annals Of Mewar

by C.H.Payne

A definite and detailed history of the Rajputs that is also remarkably readable.

Annals of Mewar by James Tod presents the illustrious history of the Sisodia Rajputs who presided over the land of Mewarand the vaunted fortress of Chittor. Part history, part legend,this is an account of the saffron-robed heroes who guarded Mewar's frontiers, defending her against repeated invasions, and valued honour above all else. Abridged and retold by C. H. Payne, this book is a colorful narrative - complete with illustrations - about legendary rulers like Bappa Rawal, Rana Sanga, and the jewel of Rajputana, Maharana Pratap. Annals of Mewar is a tribute to the spirit of the martial Rajput clan.

Genres: History, India

168 pages, Paperback

Published November 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ag · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fast paced history of Mewar and the Rajputs. Written by an English colonel in the 1800s, this book is a crash course in the evolution of mewar, it's rulers, the rivalries, treachery and eventual decline. The character arcs could inspire a GOT adaptation. There are biased visible, but overall the book gave me a whole new perspective on the history of the region. Recommended.

[Vishal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book which is only one small part from now lost Encyclopedic "Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan" by C.H Payne,this book focuses on the Mewar Kingdom and the numerous linages which ruled there.Even though it may get boring through times,what is interesting in this book is to see the same treachery and foolishness repeated again and again caused due to too much self pride and a inappropriate sense of vanity. Even though cornered by Mughals,and controlling a small swath of land,the pride of these kings and their flag bearers amazes you. Many a time leading to their demise. But at the same time,their bravery,valour and chivalry would also amaze you.

Also,after reading this book I came to know that Bhosles,the martial Maratha clan,which produced Chattrapati Shivaji,one of the greatest Indian military leader and King, consider themselves as descendants of Sisodia rajput clan, who migrated from Rajasthan to Deccan.

[আহনাফ তাহমিদ · Rating 3 out of 5]

রাজপুতদের নিয়ে যাদের আগ্রহ রয়েছে, তারা চাইলে পেইনের এই বইটি পড়তে পারেন। রাণা সাঙ্গা, রাণা উদয় সিংহ, মেবারের শ্রেষ্ঠ রাজপুত মহারাণা প্রতাপ আপনাকে নিয়ে যাবে রাজস্থানের রাজপুতানা ঘরানায়। জানতে পারবেন তাদের শৌর্য বীর্য, বীরত্বগাথা। মোঘলদের কেন রাজপুতদের জয় করতে এত বেগ পেতে হয়েছিল, এটিও জানতে পারবেন এই বইতে। তবে ভাষাগত দিক থেকে এটি খুব একটা সুখপাঠ্য তা বলা যাবে না। বরং কঠিন শব্দের ব্যবহার বইটিকে বেশ ভারিক্কি করেই তুলেছে (যদিও কলেবরে এটি নিতান্তই ছোট একটি বই)। কিছু ম্যাপ কিংবা রাজপুতদের রাজ্যের অবস্থান ভালো করে দেখাতে পারলে ভালো হত। তবে ইতিহাস যারা ভালোবাসেন কিংবা রাজপুতদের নিয়ে যাদের আগ্রহ আছে, তারা হাতে নিতে পারেন বইটি।

আপনাকে স্বাগতম বীর রাজপুতদের এই বীরত্বগাঁথায়

[Ravi Jain · Rating 2 out of 5]

RESEARCH: 4/5
EASE OF UNDERSTANDING: 2/5
ENTERTAINING: 2/5
LANGUAGE: 2/5

Not at all readable. Very boringly written. It expected it to be like "The Heroines of India". Nowhere near to that.

[Dayanand Prabhu · Rating 1 out of 5]

Plain, unimaginative and boring. Did not finish reading.

[SANTOSH REDDY · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book would have been better if it had some maps of the region. It must be read as a part of annals and antiquities for a better understanding